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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.54, 8,565.12 and 1,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.54, 8,565.12 and 1,814.28 is: 2,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.54 : 8,565.12 = 1,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.54/8,565.12 = 1,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.54x = 8,565.12 × 1,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.54x = 15,539,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,525.91/5,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.68

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