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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.77, 8,267.50 and 2,392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.77, 8,267.50 and 2,392.43 is: 3,586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.77 : 8,267.50 = 2,392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.77/8,267.50 = 2,392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.77x = 8,267.50 × 2,392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.77x = 19,779,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,373.69/5,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.62

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