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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.97, 7,669.62 and 1,414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.97, 7,669.62 and 1,414.89 is: 2,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.97 : 7,669.62 = 1,414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.97/7,669.62 = 1,414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.97x = 7,669.62 × 1,414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.97x = 10,851,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,668.64/5,112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.38

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