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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109, 7,663.50 and 1,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109, 7,663.50 and 1,461 is: 2,191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109 : 7,663.50 = 1,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109/7,663.50 = 1,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109x = 7,663.50 × 1,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109x = 11,196,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196,373.50/5,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.50

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