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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.41, 8,269.83 and 1,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.41, 8,269.83 and 1,764.14 is: 2,646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.41 : 8,269.83 = 1,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.41/8,269.83 = 1,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.41x = 8,269.83 × 1,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.41x = 14,589,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,096.55/5,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.59

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