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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.67, 7,776.35 and 2,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.67, 7,776.35 and 2,063.67 is: 3,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.67 : 7,776.35 = 2,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.67/7,776.35 = 2,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.67x = 7,776.35 × 2,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.67x = 16,047,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,820.20/5,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.84

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