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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.50, 8,421.72 and 1,454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.50, 8,421.72 and 1,454.50 is: 2,181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.50 : 8,421.72 = 1,454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.50/8,421.72 = 1,454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.50x = 8,421.72 × 1,454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.50x = 12,249,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,384.47/5,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.74

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