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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.68, 7,703.14 and 1,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.68, 7,703.14 and 1,673.52 is: 2,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.68 : 7,703.14 = 1,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.68/7,703.14 = 1,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.68x = 7,703.14 × 1,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.68x = 12,891,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891,358.85/5,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.69

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