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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.32, 8,416.66 and 1,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.32, 8,416.66 and 1,507 is: 2,260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.32 : 8,416.66 = 1,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.32/8,416.66 = 1,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.32x = 8,416.66 × 1,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.32x = 12,683,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,683,906.62/5,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.41

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