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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.58, 8,714.97 and 5,450.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.58, 8,714.97 and 5,450.49 is: 8,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.58 : 8,714.97 = 5,450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.58/8,714.97 = 5,450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.58x = 8,714.97 × 5,450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.58x = 47,500,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,856.84/5,819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.25

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