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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.58, 7,959.85 and 1,410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.58, 7,959.85 and 1,410.99 is: 2,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.58 : 7,959.85 = 1,410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.58/7,959.85 = 1,410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.58x = 7,959.85 × 1,410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.58x = 11,231,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231,235.37/5,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.47

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