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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.32, 8,415.36 and 1,716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.32, 8,415.36 and 1,716.03 is: 2,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.32 : 8,415.36 = 1,716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.32/8,415.36 = 1,716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.32x = 8,415.36 × 1,716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.32x = 14,441,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,010.22/5,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.55

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