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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.70, 8,412.58 and 1,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.70, 8,412.58 and 1,909.74 is: 2,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.70 : 8,412.58 = 1,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.70/8,412.58 = 1,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.70x = 8,412.58 × 1,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.70x = 16,065,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,840.53/5,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.96

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