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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.18, 8,269.59 and 1,814.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.18, 8,269.59 and 1,814.50 is: 2,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.18 : 8,269.59 = 1,814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.18/8,269.59 = 1,814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.18x = 8,269.59 × 1,814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.18x = 15,005,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,171.06/5,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.18

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