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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.99, 7,753.50 and 2,047.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.99, 7,753.50 and 2,047.29 is: 3,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.99 : 7,753.50 = 2,047.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.99/7,753.50 = 2,047.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.99x = 7,753.50 × 2,047.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.99x = 15,873,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873,663.02/5,166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.13

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