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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.71, 7,964.97 and 1,612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.71, 7,964.97 and 1,612.27 is: 2,418.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.71 : 7,964.97 = 1,612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.71/7,964.97 = 1,612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.71x = 7,964.97 × 1,612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.71x = 12,841,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841,682.18/5,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.53

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