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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.92, 8,116.98 and 1,515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.92, 8,116.98 and 1,515.52 is: 2,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.92 : 8,116.98 = 1,515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.92/8,116.98 = 1,515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.92x = 8,116.98 × 1,515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.92x = 12,301,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301,445.53/5,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.03

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