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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.63, 8,271.94 and 1,410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.63, 8,271.94 and 1,410.63 is: 2,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.63 : 8,271.94 = 1,410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.63/8,271.94 = 1,410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.63x = 8,271.94 × 1,410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.63x = 11,668,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668,646.72/5,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.94

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