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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.92, 8,416.98 and 2,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.92, 8,416.98 and 2,690.28 is: 4,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.92 : 8,416.98 = 2,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.92/8,416.98 = 2,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.92x = 8,416.98 × 2,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.92x = 22,644,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644,032.95/5,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.83

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