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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.44, 8,411.52 and 2,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.44, 8,411.52 and 2,486.02 is: 3,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.44 : 8,411.52 = 2,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.44/8,411.52 = 2,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.44x = 8,411.52 × 2,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.44x = 20,911,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911,206.95/5,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.85

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