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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.71, 8,512.22 and 1,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.71, 8,512.22 and 1,514.71 is: 2,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.71 : 8,512.22 = 1,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.71/8,512.22 = 1,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.71x = 8,512.22 × 1,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.71x = 12,893,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,893,544.76/5,674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.11

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