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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.55, 8,421.91 and 2,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.55, 8,421.91 and 2,692.17 is: 4,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.55 : 8,421.91 = 2,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.55/8,421.91 = 2,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.55x = 8,421.91 × 2,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.55x = 22,673,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,213.44/5,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.30

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