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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.92, 7,688.79 and 1,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.92, 7,688.79 and 1,663.17 is: 2,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.92 : 7,688.79 = 1,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.92/7,688.79 = 1,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.92x = 7,688.79 × 1,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.92x = 12,787,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,764.86/5,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.73

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