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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.83, 7,688.82 and 1,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.83, 7,688.82 and 1,427.98 is: 2,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.83 : 7,688.82 = 1,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.83/7,688.82 = 1,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.83x = 7,688.82 × 1,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.83x = 10,979,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,979,481.18/5,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.99

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