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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,609.06, 8,413.72 and 2,684.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,609.06, 8,413.72 and 2,684.15 is: 4,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,609.06 : 8,413.72 = 2,684.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,609.06/8,413.72 = 2,684.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,609.06x = 8,413.72 × 2,684.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,609.06x = 22,583,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,631.05/5,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.28

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