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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.29, 8,270.96 and 1,815.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.29, 8,270.96 and 1,815.67 is: 2,723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.29 : 8,270.96 = 1,815.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.29/8,270.96 = 1,815.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.29x = 8,270.96 × 1,815.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.29x = 15,017,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,333.94/5,513.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.84

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