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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.22, 8,423.14 and 2,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.22, 8,423.14 and 2,692.74 is: 4,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.22 : 8,423.14 = 2,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.22/8,423.14 = 2,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.22x = 8,423.14 × 2,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.22x = 22,681,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681,326.00/5,614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.98

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