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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.99, 8,404.41 and 2,143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.99, 8,404.41 and 2,143.35 is: 3,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.99 : 8,404.41 = 2,143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.99/8,404.41 = 2,143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.99x = 8,404.41 × 2,143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.99x = 18,013,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013,592.17/5,607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.13

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