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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.12, 7,655.58 and 1,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.12, 7,655.58 and 1,983.53 is: 2,973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.12 : 7,655.58 = 1,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.12/7,655.58 = 1,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.12x = 7,655.58 × 1,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.12x = 15,185,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185,034.32/5,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.89

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