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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.70, 8,719.35 and 2,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.70, 8,719.35 and 2,526.10 is: 3,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.70 : 8,719.35 = 2,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.70/8,719.35 = 2,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.70x = 8,719.35 × 2,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.70x = 22,025,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,950.04/5,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.98

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