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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.65, 8,418.60 and 2,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.65, 8,418.60 and 2,325.98 is: 3,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.65 : 8,418.60 = 2,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.65/8,418.60 = 2,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.65x = 8,418.60 × 2,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.65x = 19,581,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581,516.27/5,614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.58

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