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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.32, 8,271.48 and 2,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.32, 8,271.48 and 2,744.46 is: 4,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.32 : 8,271.48 = 2,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.32/8,271.48 = 2,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.32x = 8,271.48 × 2,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.32x = 22,700,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700,746.00/5,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.69

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