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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.35, 7,709.52 and 1,441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.35, 7,709.52 and 1,441.57 is: 2,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.35 : 7,709.52 = 1,441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.35/7,709.52 = 1,441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.35x = 7,709.52 × 1,441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.35x = 11,113,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,113,786.72/5,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.49

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