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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.69, 7,718.50 and 1,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.69, 7,718.50 and 1,250.13 is: 1,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.69 : 7,718.50 = 1,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.69/7,718.50 = 1,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.69x = 7,718.50 × 1,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.69x = 9,649,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,128.41/5,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.19

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