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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.98, 7,692 and 2,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.98, 7,692 and 2,005.86 is: 3,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.98 : 7,692 = 2,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.98/7,692 = 2,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.98x = 7,692 × 2,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.98x = 15,429,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,075.12/5,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.98

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