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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.92, 8,422.32 and 2,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.92, 8,422.32 and 2,536.92 is: 3,805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.92 : 8,422.32 = 2,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.92/8,422.32 = 2,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.92x = 8,422.32 × 2,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.92x = 21,366,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366,752.05/5,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.35

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