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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.46, 8,567.06 and 1,814.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.46, 8,567.06 and 1,814.87 is: 2,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.46 : 8,567.06 = 1,814.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.46/8,567.06 = 1,814.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.46x = 8,567.06 × 1,814.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.46x = 15,548,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,048.27/5,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.73

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