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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.72, 8,413.38 and 2,686.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.72, 8,413.38 and 2,686.23 is: 4,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.72 : 8,413.38 = 2,686.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.72/8,413.38 = 2,686.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.72x = 8,413.38 × 2,686.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.72x = 22,600,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,273.76/5,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.21

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