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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.63, 7,953.96 and 1,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.63, 7,953.96 and 1,407.04 is: 2,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.63 : 7,953.96 = 1,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.63/7,953.96 = 1,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.63x = 7,953.96 × 1,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.63x = 11,191,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191,525.27/5,302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.56

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