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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.69, 8,401.29 and 2,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.69, 8,401.29 and 2,095.74 is: 3,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.69 : 8,401.29 = 2,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.69/8,401.29 = 2,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.69x = 8,401.29 × 2,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.69x = 17,606,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,911.65/5,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.34

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