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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.25, 8,419.55 and 2,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.25, 8,419.55 and 2,652.28 is: 3,977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.25 : 8,419.55 = 2,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.25/8,419.55 = 2,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.25x = 8,419.55 × 2,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.25x = 22,330,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,969.76/5,614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.56

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