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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.07, 8,268.63 and 1,814.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.07, 8,268.63 and 1,814.31 is: 2,721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.07 : 8,268.63 = 1,814.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.07/8,268.63 = 1,814.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.07x = 8,268.63 × 1,814.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.07x = 15,001,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,851.29/5,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.64

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