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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.61, 8,406.63 and 2,485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.61, 8,406.63 and 2,485.93 is: 3,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.61 : 8,406.63 = 2,485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.61/8,406.63 = 2,485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.61x = 8,406.63 × 2,485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.61x = 20,898,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,898,293.72/5,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.78

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