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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.71, 8,415.76 and 1,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.71, 8,415.76 and 1,714.81 is: 2,572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.71 : 8,415.76 = 1,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.71/8,415.76 = 1,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.71x = 8,415.76 × 1,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.71x = 14,431,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431,429.41/5,610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.12

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