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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,609.66, 8,418.13 and 2,688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,609.66, 8,418.13 and 2,688.19 is: 4,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,609.66 : 8,418.13 = 2,688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,609.66/8,418.13 = 2,688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,609.66x = 8,418.13 × 2,688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,609.66x = 22,629,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,505.12/5,609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.03

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