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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.66, 8,267.24 and 1,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.66, 8,267.24 and 1,814.06 is: 2,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.66 : 8,267.24 = 1,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.66/8,267.24 = 1,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.66x = 8,267.24 × 1,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.66x = 14,997,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,294.60/5,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.52

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