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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.03, 8,418.61 and 2,980.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.03, 8,418.61 and 2,980.96 is: 4,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.03 : 8,418.61 = 2,980.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.03/8,418.61 = 2,980.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.03x = 8,418.61 × 2,980.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.03x = 25,095,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095,542.74/5,614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.15

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