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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.04, 8,814.84 and 2,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.04, 8,814.84 and 2,414 is: 3,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.04 : 8,814.84 = 2,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.04/8,814.84 = 2,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.04x = 8,814.84 × 2,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.04x = 21,279,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279,023.76/5,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.24

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