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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.92, 8,717.48 and 2,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.92, 8,717.48 and 2,525.54 is: 3,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.92 : 8,717.48 = 2,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.92/8,717.48 = 2,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.92x = 8,717.48 × 2,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.92x = 22,016,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,016,344.44/5,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.18

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