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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.87, 8,266.19 and 1,814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.87, 8,266.19 and 1,814.11 is: 2,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.87 : 8,266.19 = 1,814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.87/8,266.19 = 1,814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.87x = 8,266.19 × 1,814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.87x = 14,995,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995,777.94/5,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.14

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