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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.72, 8,410.95 and 1,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.72, 8,410.95 and 1,447.56 is: 2,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.72 : 8,410.95 = 1,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.72/8,410.95 = 1,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.72x = 8,410.95 × 1,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.72x = 12,175,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175,354.78/5,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.18

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