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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.54, 8,717.31 and 1,429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.54, 8,717.31 and 1,429.08 is: 2,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.54 : 8,717.31 = 1,429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.54/8,717.31 = 1,429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.54x = 8,717.31 × 1,429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.54x = 12,457,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,733.37/5,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.62

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