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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.01, 8,412.95 and 3,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.01, 8,412.95 and 3,006.91 is: 4,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.01 : 8,412.95 = 3,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.01/8,412.95 = 3,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.01x = 8,412.95 × 3,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.01x = 25,296,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,983.48/5,607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.67

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