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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.50, 8,422.97 and 2,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.50, 8,422.97 and 2,151.75 is: 3,228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.50 : 8,422.97 = 2,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.50/8,422.97 = 2,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.50x = 8,422.97 × 2,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.50x = 18,124,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,125.70/5,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.09

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