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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.83, 8,110.25 and 1,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.83, 8,110.25 and 1,511.24 is: 2,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.83 : 8,110.25 = 1,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.83/8,110.25 = 1,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.83x = 8,110.25 × 1,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.83x = 12,256,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,493.66/5,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.85

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