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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.50, 8,417.25 and 1,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.50, 8,417.25 and 1,507.50 is: 2,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.50 : 8,417.25 = 1,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.50/8,417.25 = 1,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.50x = 8,417.25 × 1,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.50x = 12,689,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689,004.38/5,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.25

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