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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.96, 8,115.83 and 1,515.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.96, 8,115.83 and 1,515.67 is: 2,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.96 : 8,115.83 = 1,515.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.96/8,115.83 = 1,515.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.96x = 8,115.83 × 1,515.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.96x = 12,300,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300,920.06/5,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.33

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