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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.76, 7,663.83 and 1,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.76, 7,663.83 and 1,411.30 is: 2,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.76 : 7,663.83 = 1,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.76/7,663.83 = 1,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.76x = 7,663.83 × 1,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.76x = 10,815,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,815,963.28/5,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.73

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