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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.93, 7,772.91 and 2,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.93, 7,772.91 and 2,063.64 is: 3,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.93 : 7,772.91 = 2,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.93/7,772.91 = 2,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.93x = 7,772.91 × 2,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.93x = 16,040,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,487.99/5,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.47

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