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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,608.82, 8,413.25 and 1,713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,608.82, 8,413.25 and 1,713.21 is: 2,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,608.82 : 8,413.25 = 1,713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,608.82/8,413.25 = 1,713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,608.82x = 8,413.25 × 1,713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,608.82x = 14,413,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,655.47/5,608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.82

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