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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.41, 7,814.37 and 1,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.41, 7,814.37 and 1,511.92 is: 2,267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.41 : 7,814.37 = 1,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.41/7,814.37 = 1,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.41x = 7,814.37 × 1,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.41x = 11,814,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,814,726.95/5,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.96

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