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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,609.71, 8,414.26 and 1,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,609.71, 8,414.26 and 1,713.81 is: 2,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,609.71 : 8,414.26 = 1,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,609.71/8,414.26 = 1,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,609.71x = 8,414.26 × 1,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,609.71x = 14,420,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,442.93/5,609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.62

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