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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.87, 7,964.68 and 1,414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.87, 7,964.68 and 1,414.77 is: 2,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.87 : 7,964.68 = 1,414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.87/7,964.68 = 1,414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.87x = 7,964.68 × 1,414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.87x = 11,268,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268,190.32/5,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.72

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