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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.87, 8,272.34 and 1,817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.87, 8,272.34 and 1,817.39 is: 2,726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.87 : 8,272.34 = 1,817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.87/8,272.34 = 1,817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.87x = 8,272.34 × 1,817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.87x = 15,034,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,017.54/5,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.09

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