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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.44, 8,271.65 and 2,394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.44, 8,271.65 and 2,394.05 is: 3,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.44 : 8,271.65 = 2,394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.44/8,271.65 = 2,394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.44x = 8,271.65 × 2,394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.44x = 19,802,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802,699.33/5,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.06

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