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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.13, 7,612.70 and 1,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.13, 7,612.70 and 1,997.13 is: 2,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.13 : 7,612.70 = 1,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.13/7,612.70 = 1,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.13x = 7,612.70 × 1,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.13x = 15,203,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203,551.55/5,075.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.70

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