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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.59, 7,663.47 and 1,410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.59, 7,663.47 and 1,410.90 is: 2,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.59 : 7,663.47 = 1,410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.59/7,663.47 = 1,410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.59x = 7,663.47 × 1,410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.59x = 10,812,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812,389.82/5,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.10

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