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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.63, 7,661.94 and 1,987.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.63, 7,661.94 and 1,987.87 is: 2,982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.63 : 7,661.94 = 1,987.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.63/7,661.94 = 1,987.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.63x = 7,661.94 × 1,987.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.63x = 15,230,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,940.67/5,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.00

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