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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.13, 8,269.39 and 1,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.13, 8,269.39 and 1,814.73 is: 2,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.13 : 8,269.39 = 1,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.13/8,269.39 = 1,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.13x = 8,269.39 × 1,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.13x = 15,006,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,701.04/5,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.49

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