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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.35, 8,269.74 and 1,814.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.35, 8,269.74 and 1,814.43 is: 2,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.35 : 8,269.74 = 1,814.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.35/8,269.74 = 1,814.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.35x = 8,269.74 × 1,814.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.35x = 15,004,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004,864.35/5,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.04

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