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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.80, 8,415.99 and 2,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.80, 8,415.99 and 2,326.08 is: 3,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.80 : 8,415.99 = 2,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.80/8,415.99 = 2,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.80x = 8,415.99 × 2,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.80x = 19,576,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576,266.02/5,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.55

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