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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.98, 7,688.97 and 1,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.98, 7,688.97 and 1,663.26 is: 2,494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.98 : 7,688.97 = 1,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.98/7,688.97 = 1,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.98x = 7,688.97 × 1,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.98x = 12,788,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,756.24/5,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.89

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