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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.82, 8,514.56 and 2,510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.82, 8,514.56 and 2,510.57 is: 3,766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.82 : 8,514.56 = 2,510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.82/8,514.56 = 2,510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.82x = 8,514.56 × 2,510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.82x = 21,376,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,426.46/5,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.89

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