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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.25, 8,511.28 and 1,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.25, 8,511.28 and 1,514.14 is: 2,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.25 : 8,511.28 = 1,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.25/8,511.28 = 1,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.25x = 8,511.28 × 1,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.25x = 12,887,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,887,244.44/5,674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.18

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