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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.58, 7,695.38 and 1,620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.58, 7,695.38 and 1,620.13 is: 2,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.58 : 7,695.38 = 1,620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.58/7,695.38 = 1,620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.58x = 7,695.38 × 1,620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.58x = 12,467,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467,489.04/5,129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.51

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