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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.33, 7,690.96 and 1,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.33, 7,690.96 and 1,429.56 is: 2,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.33 : 7,690.96 = 1,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.33/7,690.96 = 1,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.33x = 7,690.96 × 1,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.33x = 10,994,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,994,688.78/5,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.33

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