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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.68, 8,263.80 and 4,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.68, 8,263.80 and 4,719.33 is: 7,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.68 : 8,263.80 = 4,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.68/8,263.80 = 4,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.68x = 8,263.80 × 4,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.68x = 38,999,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,999,599.25/5,514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.96

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