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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.22, 8,412.16 and 1,711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.22, 8,412.16 and 1,711.38 is: 2,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.22 : 8,412.16 = 1,711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.22/8,412.16 = 1,711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.22x = 8,412.16 × 1,711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.22x = 14,396,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,396,402.38/5,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.48

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