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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.91, 7,779.44 and 2,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.91, 7,779.44 and 2,066.66 is: 3,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.91 : 7,779.44 = 2,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.91/7,779.44 = 2,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.91x = 7,779.44 × 2,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.91x = 16,077,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077,423.74/5,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.61

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