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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.87, 8,406.60 and 2,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.87, 8,406.60 and 2,486.22 is: 3,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.87 : 8,406.60 = 2,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.87/8,406.60 = 2,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.87x = 8,406.60 × 2,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.87x = 20,900,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,657.05/5,607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.02

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