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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,608.37, 8,407.35 and 2,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,608.37, 8,407.35 and 2,486.72 is: 3,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,608.37 : 8,407.35 = 2,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,608.37/8,407.35 = 2,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,608.37x = 8,407.35 × 2,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,608.37x = 20,906,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906,683.36/5,608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.77

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