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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.70, 7,674.95 and 1,418.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.70, 7,674.95 and 1,418.85 is: 2,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.70 : 7,674.95 = 1,418.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.70/7,674.95 = 1,418.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.70x = 7,674.95 × 1,418.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.70x = 10,889,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889,606.35/5,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.25

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