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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.72, 8,271.36 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.72, 8,271.36 and 2,436 is: 3,653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.72 : 8,271.36 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.72/8,271.36 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.72x = 8,271.36 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.72x = 20,149,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149,032.96/5,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.68

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