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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.88, 8,267.70 and 1,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.88, 8,267.70 and 1,814.28 is: 2,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.88 : 8,267.70 = 1,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.88/8,267.70 = 1,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.88x = 8,267.70 × 1,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.88x = 14,999,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,922.76/5,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.89

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