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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.82, 7,666.11 and 1,991.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.82, 7,666.11 and 1,991.61 is: 2,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.82 : 7,666.11 = 1,991.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.82/7,666.11 = 1,991.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.82x = 7,666.11 × 1,991.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.82x = 15,267,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,901.34/5,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.78

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