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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.43, 8,105.19 and 1,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.43, 8,105.19 and 1,508.14 is: 2,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.43 : 8,105.19 = 1,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.43/8,105.19 = 1,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.43x = 8,105.19 × 1,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.43x = 12,223,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,761.25/5,403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.22

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