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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.79, 7,812.96 and 1,509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.79, 7,812.96 and 1,509.94 is: 2,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.79 : 7,812.96 = 1,509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.79/7,812.96 = 1,509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.79x = 7,812.96 × 1,509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.79x = 11,797,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,797,104.93/5,207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.28

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