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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.88, 7,988.81 and 1,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.88, 7,988.81 and 1,814.07 is: 2,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.88 : 7,988.81 = 1,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.88/7,988.81 = 1,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.88x = 7,988.81 × 1,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.88x = 14,492,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,291.65/5,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.11

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