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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.67, 7,674.66 and 1,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.67, 7,674.66 and 1,996.10 is: 2,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.67 : 7,674.66 = 1,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.67/7,674.66 = 1,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.67x = 7,674.66 × 1,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.67x = 15,319,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,350.45/5,116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.01

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