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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.63, 7,667.94 and 1,991.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.63, 7,667.94 and 1,991.89 is: 2,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.63 : 7,667.94 = 1,991.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.63/7,667.94 = 1,991.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.63x = 7,667.94 × 1,991.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.63x = 15,273,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273,693.01/5,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.03

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