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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.76, 7,718.64 and 1,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.76, 7,718.64 and 1,250.16 is: 1,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.76 : 7,718.64 = 1,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.76/7,718.64 = 1,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.76x = 7,718.64 × 1,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.76x = 9,649,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,534.98/5,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.24

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