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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.67, 7,536.54 and 2,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.67, 7,536.54 and 2,214.14 is: 3,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.67 : 7,536.54 = 2,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.67/7,536.54 = 2,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.67x = 7,536.54 × 2,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.67x = 16,686,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686,954.68/5,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.68

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