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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.92, 8,417.34 and 2,325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.92, 8,417.34 and 2,325.90 is: 3,486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.92 : 8,417.34 = 2,325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.92/8,417.34 = 2,325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.92x = 8,417.34 × 2,325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.92x = 19,577,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577,891.11/5,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.76

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