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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.96, 7,663.58 and 1,411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.96, 7,663.58 and 1,411.19 is: 2,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.96 : 7,663.58 = 1,411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.96/7,663.58 = 1,411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.96x = 7,663.58 × 1,411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.96x = 10,814,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814,734.56/5,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.82

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