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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.96, 7,656.32 and 1,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.96, 7,656.32 and 1,986.84 is: 2,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.96 : 7,656.32 = 1,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.96/7,656.32 = 1,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.96x = 7,656.32 × 1,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.96x = 15,211,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,882.83/5,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.24

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