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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.16, 8,421.24 and 2,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.16, 8,421.24 and 2,327.33 is: 3,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.16 : 8,421.24 = 2,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.16/8,421.24 = 2,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.16x = 8,421.24 × 2,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.16x = 19,598,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,962.38/5,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.99

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