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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.72, 8,410.06 and 1,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.72, 8,410.06 and 1,711.12 is: 2,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.72 : 8,410.06 = 1,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.72/8,410.06 = 1,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.72x = 8,410.06 × 1,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.72x = 14,390,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,621.87/5,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.67

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