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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.38, 8,411.99 and 1,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.38, 8,411.99 and 1,710.88 is: 2,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.38 : 8,411.99 = 1,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.38/8,411.99 = 1,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.38x = 8,411.99 × 1,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.38x = 14,391,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,905.45/5,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.60

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