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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.36, 8,409.96 and 1,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.36, 8,409.96 and 1,909.26 is: 2,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.36 : 8,409.96 = 1,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.36/8,409.96 = 1,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.36x = 8,409.96 × 1,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.36x = 16,056,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056,800.23/5,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.52

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