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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.19, 8,421.28 and 2,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.19, 8,421.28 and 2,493.46 is: 3,740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.19 : 8,421.28 = 2,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.19/8,421.28 = 2,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.19x = 8,421.28 × 2,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.19x = 20,998,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998,124.83/5,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.19

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