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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.97, 7,773.89 and 2,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.97, 7,773.89 and 2,065.04 is: 3,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.97 : 7,773.89 = 2,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.97/7,773.89 = 2,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.97x = 7,773.89 × 2,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.97x = 16,053,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,053,344.61/5,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.54

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