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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.70, 8,412.21 and 2,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.70, 8,412.21 and 2,687.46 is: 4,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.70 : 8,412.21 = 2,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.70/8,412.21 = 2,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.70x = 8,412.21 × 2,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.70x = 22,607,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,477.89/5,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.23

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