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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.50, 8,117.25 and 1,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.50, 8,117.25 and 1,763.50 is: 2,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.50 : 8,117.25 = 1,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.50/8,117.25 = 1,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.50x = 8,117.25 × 1,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.50x = 14,314,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,770.38/5,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.25

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