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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.54, 8,414.90 and 2,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.54, 8,414.90 and 2,804.64 is: 4,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.54 : 8,414.90 = 2,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.54/8,414.90 = 2,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.54x = 8,414.90 × 2,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.54x = 23,600,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600,765.14/5,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.51

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