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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.08, 8,421.24 and 1,454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.08, 8,421.24 and 1,454.14 is: 2,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.08 : 8,421.24 = 1,454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.08/8,421.24 = 1,454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.08x = 8,421.24 × 1,454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.08x = 12,245,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245,661.93/5,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.24

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