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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.70, 8,270.30 and 1,816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.70, 8,270.30 and 1,816.08 is: 2,723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.70 : 8,270.30 = 1,816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.70/8,270.30 = 1,816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.70x = 8,270.30 × 1,816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.70x = 15,019,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,526.42/5,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.54

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