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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.59, 8,644.48 and 1,814.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.59, 8,644.48 and 1,814.51 is: 2,721.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.59 : 8,644.48 = 1,814.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.59/8,644.48 = 1,814.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.59x = 8,644.48 × 1,814.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.59x = 15,685,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,512.48/5,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.01

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