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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.49, 7,682.96 and 1,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.49, 7,682.96 and 1,424.33 is: 2,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.49 : 7,682.96 = 1,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.49/7,682.96 = 1,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.49x = 7,682.96 × 1,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.49x = 10,943,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943,064.37/5,122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.28

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