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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.32, 8,409.98 and 2,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.32, 8,409.98 and 2,096.54 is: 3,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.32 : 8,409.98 = 2,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.32/8,409.98 = 2,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.32x = 8,409.98 × 2,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.32x = 17,631,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631,859.47/5,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.44

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