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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.60, 6,996.60 and 5,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.60, 6,996.60 and 5,165.60 is: 6,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.60 : 6,996.60 = 5,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.60/6,996.60 = 5,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.60x = 6,996.60 × 5,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.60x = 36,141,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141,636.96/5,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.60

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