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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.04, 8,409.60 and 2,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.04, 8,409.60 and 2,096.11 is: 3,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.04 : 8,409.60 = 2,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.04/8,409.60 = 2,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.04x = 8,409.60 × 2,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.04x = 17,627,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,446.66/5,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.81

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