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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.33, 7,777.84 and 2,067.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.33, 7,777.84 and 2,067.81 is: 3,100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.33 : 7,777.84 = 2,067.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.33/7,777.84 = 2,067.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.33x = 7,777.84 × 2,067.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.33x = 16,083,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,095.33/5,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.46

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