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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.47, 7,751.58 and 5,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.47, 7,751.58 and 5,023.98 is: 6,936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.47 : 7,751.58 = 5,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.47/7,751.58 = 5,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.47x = 7,751.58 × 5,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.47x = 38,943,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,782.89/5,614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.32

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