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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,692.50, 8,539.83 and 2,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,692.50, 8,539.83 and 2,614.50 is: 3,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,692.50 : 8,539.83 = 2,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,692.50/8,539.83 = 2,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,692.50x = 8,539.83 × 2,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,692.50x = 22,327,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,385.54/5,692.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.25

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