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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.04, 8,410.72 and 1,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.04, 8,410.72 and 1,711.04 is: 2,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.04 : 8,410.72 = 1,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.04/8,410.72 = 1,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.04x = 8,410.72 × 1,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.04x = 14,391,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,078.35/5,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.61

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