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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.70, 8,416.96 and 2,101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.70, 8,416.96 and 2,101.94 is: 3,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.70 : 8,416.96 = 2,101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.70/8,416.96 = 2,101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.70x = 8,416.96 × 2,101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.70x = 17,691,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,944.90/5,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.25

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