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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.36, 7,674.89 and 1,996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.36, 7,674.89 and 1,996.29 is: 2,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.36 : 7,674.89 = 1,996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.36/7,674.89 = 1,996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.36x = 7,674.89 × 1,996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.36x = 15,321,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,296.18/5,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.99

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