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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.98, 8,139.48 and 1,477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.98, 8,139.48 and 1,477.51 is: 2,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.98 : 8,139.48 = 1,477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.98/8,139.48 = 1,477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.98x = 8,139.48 × 1,477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.98x = 12,026,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026,140.57/5,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.40

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