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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.77, 7,720.09 and 1,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.77, 7,720.09 and 1,251.18 is: 1,876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.77 : 7,720.09 = 1,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.77/7,720.09 = 1,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.77x = 7,720.09 × 1,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.77x = 9,659,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659,222.21/5,146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.75

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