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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.50, 7,664.69 and 1,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.50, 7,664.69 and 1,411.73 is: 2,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.50 : 7,664.69 = 1,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.50/7,664.69 = 1,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.50x = 7,664.69 × 1,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.50x = 10,820,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,820,495.50/5,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.72

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