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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.71, 8,410.07 and 2,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.71, 8,410.07 and 2,316.19 is: 3,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.71 : 8,410.07 = 2,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.71/8,410.07 = 2,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.71x = 8,410.07 × 2,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.71x = 19,479,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479,320.03/5,606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.29

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