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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.33, 7,666.97 and 1,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.33, 7,666.97 and 1,413.52 is: 2,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.33 : 7,666.97 = 1,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.33/7,666.97 = 1,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.33x = 7,666.97 × 1,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.33x = 10,837,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,837,389.20/5,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.27

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