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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.94, 8,564.92 and 1,814.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.94, 8,564.92 and 1,814.36 is: 2,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.94 : 8,564.92 = 1,814.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.94/8,564.92 = 1,814.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.94x = 8,564.92 × 1,814.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.94x = 15,539,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,800.89/5,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.54

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