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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.69, 8,116.72 and 1,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.69, 8,116.72 and 1,713.44 is: 2,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.69 : 8,116.72 = 1,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.69/8,116.72 = 1,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.69x = 8,116.72 × 1,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.69x = 13,907,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,907,478.00/5,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.90

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