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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.67, 8,117.36 and 1,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.67, 8,117.36 and 1,463.31 is: 2,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.67 : 8,117.36 = 1,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.67/8,117.36 = 1,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.67x = 8,117.36 × 1,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.67x = 11,878,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,878,206.75/5,411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.92

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