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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.72, 7,951.68 and 1,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.72, 7,951.68 and 1,406.16 is: 2,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.72 : 7,951.68 = 1,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.72/7,951.68 = 1,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.72x = 7,951.68 × 1,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.72x = 11,181,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,181,334.35/5,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.00

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