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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.72, 8,275.44 and 2,394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.72, 8,275.44 and 2,394.16 is: 3,592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.72 : 8,275.44 = 2,394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.72/8,275.44 = 2,394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.72x = 8,275.44 × 2,394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.72x = 19,812,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,727.43/5,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.70

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