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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,637.78, 8,450.96 and 2,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,637.78, 8,450.96 and 2,714.50 is: 4,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,637.78 : 8,450.96 = 2,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,637.78/8,450.96 = 2,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,637.78x = 8,450.96 × 2,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,637.78x = 22,940,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,130.92/5,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.00

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