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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.74, 8,153.94 and 2,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.74, 8,153.94 and 2,514.62 is: 3,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.74 : 8,153.94 = 2,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.74/8,153.94 = 2,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.74x = 8,153.94 × 2,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.74x = 20,504,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,060.60/5,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.39

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