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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.98, 8,273.72 and 1,817.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.98, 8,273.72 and 1,817.58 is: 2,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.98 : 8,273.72 = 1,817.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.98/8,273.72 = 1,817.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.98x = 8,273.72 × 1,817.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.98x = 15,038,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,148.00/5,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.78

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