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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.14, 8,718.62 and 2,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.14, 8,718.62 and 2,525.44 is: 3,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.14 : 8,718.62 = 2,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.14/8,718.62 = 2,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.14x = 8,718.62 × 2,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.14x = 22,018,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,351.69/5,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.34

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