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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.80, 8,411.36 and 2,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.80, 8,411.36 and 2,486.90 is: 3,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.80 : 8,411.36 = 2,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.80/8,411.36 = 2,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.80x = 8,411.36 × 2,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.80x = 20,918,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,211.18/5,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.20

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