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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.50, 8,422.98 and 2,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.50, 8,422.98 and 2,151.76 is: 3,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.50 : 8,422.98 = 2,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.50/8,422.98 = 2,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.50x = 8,422.98 × 2,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.50x = 18,124,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,231.44/5,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.11

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