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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.26, 8,421.38 and 1,510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.26, 8,421.38 and 1,510.26 is: 2,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.26 : 8,421.38 = 1,510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.26/8,421.38 = 1,510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.26x = 8,421.38 × 1,510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.26x = 12,718,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,473.36/5,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.39

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