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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.68, 8,845.61 and 1,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.68, 8,845.61 and 1,514.97 is: 2,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.68 : 8,845.61 = 1,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.68/8,845.61 = 1,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.68x = 8,845.61 × 1,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.68x = 13,400,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,400,826.21/5,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.22

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