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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.65, 8,411.22 and 1,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.65, 8,411.22 and 1,711.36 is: 2,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.65 : 8,411.22 = 1,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.65/8,411.22 = 1,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.65x = 8,411.22 × 1,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.65x = 14,394,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,625.46/5,606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.42

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