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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.66, 8,422.83 and 1,814.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.66, 8,422.83 and 1,814.03 is: 2,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.66 : 8,422.83 = 1,814.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.66/8,422.83 = 1,814.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.66x = 8,422.83 × 1,814.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.66x = 15,279,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,248.97/5,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.32

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