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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.27, 7,814.68 and 1,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.27, 7,814.68 and 1,511.02 is: 2,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.27 : 7,814.68 = 1,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.27/7,814.68 = 1,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.27x = 7,814.68 × 1,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.27x = 11,808,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808,165.03/5,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.76

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