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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.92, 7,768.62 and 2,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.92, 7,768.62 and 2,062.11 is: 3,090.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.92 : 7,768.62 = 2,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.92/7,768.62 = 2,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.92x = 7,768.62 × 2,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.92x = 16,019,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019,748.99/5,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.87

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