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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.52, 8,114.96 and 1,712.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.52, 8,114.96 and 1,712.27 is: 2,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.52 : 8,114.96 = 1,712.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.52/8,114.96 = 1,712.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.52x = 8,114.96 × 1,712.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.52x = 13,894,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,894,964.12/5,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.14

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