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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.76, 8,676.65 and 5,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.76, 8,676.65 and 5,114.92 is: 7,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.76 : 8,676.65 = 5,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.76/8,676.65 = 5,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.76x = 8,676.65 × 5,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.76x = 44,380,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,380,370.62/5,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.36

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