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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.82, 8,109.32 and 1,510.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.82, 8,109.32 and 1,510.31 is: 2,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.82 : 8,109.32 = 1,510.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.82/8,109.32 = 1,510.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.82x = 8,109.32 × 1,510.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.82x = 12,247,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,247,599.81/5,406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.21

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