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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.84, 7,914.12 and 2,814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.84, 7,914.12 and 2,814.04 is: 4,216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.84 : 7,914.12 = 2,814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.84/7,914.12 = 2,814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.84x = 7,914.12 × 2,814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.84x = 22,270,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270,650.24/5,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.46

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