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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.78, 7,663.46 and 1,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.78, 7,663.46 and 1,411.93 is: 2,117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.78 : 7,663.46 = 1,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.78/7,663.46 = 1,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.78x = 7,663.46 × 1,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.78x = 10,820,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,820,242.86/5,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.56

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