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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.36, 7,781.54 and 2,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.36, 7,781.54 and 2,066.63 is: 3,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.36 : 7,781.54 = 2,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.36/7,781.54 = 2,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.36x = 7,781.54 × 2,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.36x = 16,081,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081,514.77/5,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.13

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