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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.26, 8,268.93 and 1,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.26, 8,268.93 and 1,814.52 is: 2,721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.26 : 8,268.93 = 1,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.26/8,268.93 = 1,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.26x = 8,268.93 × 1,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.26x = 15,004,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004,138.86/5,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.96

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