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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.51, 8,411.07 and 1,710.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.51, 8,411.07 and 1,710.91 is: 2,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.51 : 8,411.07 = 1,710.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.51/8,411.07 = 1,710.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.51x = 8,411.07 × 1,710.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.51x = 14,390,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,583.77/5,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.77

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