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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.64, 7,814.94 and 1,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.64, 7,814.94 and 1,511.72 is: 2,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.64 : 7,814.94 = 1,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.64/7,814.94 = 1,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.64x = 7,814.94 × 1,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.64x = 11,814,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,814,001.10/5,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.72

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