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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.01, 8,410.06 and 1,447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.01, 8,410.06 and 1,447.17 is: 2,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.01 : 8,410.06 = 1,447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.01/8,410.06 = 1,447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.01x = 8,410.06 × 1,447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.01x = 12,170,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,786.53/5,607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.64

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