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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.47, 8,403.93 and 2,487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.47, 8,403.93 and 2,487.94 is: 3,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.47 : 8,403.93 = 2,487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.47/8,403.93 = 2,487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.47x = 8,403.93 × 2,487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.47x = 20,908,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908,473.60/5,606.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.35

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