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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.68, 7,714.58 and 1,445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.68, 7,714.58 and 1,445.01 is: 2,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.68 : 7,714.58 = 1,445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.68/7,714.58 = 1,445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.68x = 7,714.58 × 1,445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.68x = 11,147,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,147,638.02/5,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.25

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