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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,617.84, 8,426.97 and 2,107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,617.84, 8,426.97 and 2,107.49 is: 3,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,617.84 : 8,426.97 = 2,107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,617.84/8,426.97 = 2,107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,617.84x = 8,426.97 × 2,107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,617.84x = 17,759,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759,755.01/5,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.31

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