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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.52, 8,413.80 and 2,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.52, 8,413.80 and 2,143.76 is: 3,217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.52 : 8,413.80 = 2,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.52/8,413.80 = 2,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.52x = 8,413.80 × 2,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.52x = 18,037,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,167.89/5,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.18

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