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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.10, 8,114.24 and 1,513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.10, 8,114.24 and 1,513.59 is: 2,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.10 : 8,114.24 = 1,513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.10/8,114.24 = 1,513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.10x = 8,114.24 × 1,513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.10x = 12,281,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,624.95/5,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.13

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