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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.72, 8,272.07 and 2,394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.72, 8,272.07 and 2,394.33 is: 3,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.72 : 8,272.07 = 2,394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.72/8,272.07 = 2,394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.72x = 8,272.07 × 2,394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.72x = 19,806,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,062.37/5,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.49

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