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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.29, 8,269.46 and 1,814.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.29, 8,269.46 and 1,814.67 is: 2,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.29 : 8,269.46 = 1,814.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.29/8,269.46 = 1,814.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.29x = 8,269.46 × 1,814.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.29x = 15,006,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,307.65/5,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.34

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