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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.58, 8,421.95 and 2,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.58, 8,421.95 and 2,692.20 is: 4,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.58 : 8,421.95 = 2,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.58/8,421.95 = 2,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.58x = 8,421.95 × 2,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.58x = 22,673,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,612.10/5,614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.34

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