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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.89, 8,269.04 and 1,813.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.89, 8,269.04 and 1,813.94 is: 2,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.89 : 8,269.04 = 1,813.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.89/8,269.04 = 1,813.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.89x = 8,269.04 × 1,813.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.89x = 14,999,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,554.02/5,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.31

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