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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.49, 8,411.97 and 1,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.49, 8,411.97 and 1,908.73 is: 2,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.49 : 8,411.97 = 1,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.49/8,411.97 = 1,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.49x = 8,411.97 × 1,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.49x = 16,056,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056,179.50/5,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.35

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