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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.21, 8,113.83 and 1,513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.21, 8,113.83 and 1,513.65 is: 2,270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.21 : 8,113.83 = 1,513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.21/8,113.83 = 1,513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.21x = 8,113.83 × 1,513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.21x = 12,281,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,498.78/5,409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.48

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