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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.23, 8,717.66 and 2,114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.23, 8,717.66 and 2,114.55 is: 3,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.23 : 8,717.66 = 2,114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.23/8,717.66 = 2,114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.23x = 8,717.66 × 2,114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.23x = 18,433,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433,927.95/5,813.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.03

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