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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.08, 7,675.96 and 1,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.08, 7,675.96 and 1,996.88 is: 2,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.08 : 7,675.96 = 1,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.08/7,675.96 = 1,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.08x = 7,675.96 × 1,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.08x = 15,327,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,971.00/5,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.45

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