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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.32, 8,115.96 and 1,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.32, 8,115.96 and 1,514.76 is: 2,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.32 : 8,115.96 = 1,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.32/8,115.96 = 1,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.32x = 8,115.96 × 1,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.32x = 12,293,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293,731.57/5,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.27

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