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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.63, 8,412.36 and 1,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.63, 8,412.36 and 1,711.13 is: 2,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.63 : 8,412.36 = 1,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.63/8,412.36 = 1,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.63x = 8,412.36 × 1,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.63x = 14,394,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,593.09/5,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.97

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