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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.56, 7,814.43 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.56, 7,814.43 and 1,314 is: 1,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.56 : 7,814.43 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.56/7,814.43 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.56x = 7,814.43 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.56x = 10,268,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,161.02/5,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.02

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