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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.75, 8,272.14 and 2,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.75, 8,272.14 and 2,436.75 is: 3,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.75 : 8,272.14 = 2,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.75/8,272.14 = 2,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.75x = 8,272.14 × 2,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.75x = 20,157,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,137.15/5,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.13

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