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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.92, 8,273.58 and 1,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.92, 8,273.58 and 1,817 is: 2,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.92 : 8,273.58 = 1,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.92/8,273.58 = 1,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.92x = 8,273.58 × 1,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.92x = 15,033,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033,094.86/5,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.90

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