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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.40, 8,268.60 and 2,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.40, 8,268.60 and 2,914.64 is: 4,371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.40 : 8,268.60 = 2,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.40/8,268.60 = 2,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.40x = 8,268.60 × 2,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.40x = 24,099,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099,992.30/5,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.96

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