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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.64, 8,494.44 and 1,714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.64, 8,494.44 and 1,714.39 is: 2,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.64 : 8,494.44 = 1,714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.64/8,494.44 = 1,714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.64x = 8,494.44 × 1,714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.64x = 14,562,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562,782.99/5,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.82

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