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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.07, 8,410.84 and 2,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.07, 8,410.84 and 2,096.72 is: 3,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.07 : 8,410.84 = 2,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.07/8,410.84 = 2,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.07x = 8,410.84 × 2,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.07x = 17,635,192.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635,192.23/5,607.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.17

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