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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.46, 8,099.19 and 1,503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.46, 8,099.19 and 1,503.77 is: 2,255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.46 : 8,099.19 = 1,503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.46/8,099.19 = 1,503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.46x = 8,099.19 × 1,503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.46x = 12,179,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179,278.45/5,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.65

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