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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.54, 8,268.56 and 1,814.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.54, 8,268.56 and 1,814.95 is: 2,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.54 : 8,268.56 = 1,814.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.54/8,268.56 = 1,814.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.54x = 8,268.56 × 1,814.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.54x = 15,006,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,972.55/5,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.84

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