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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.62, 7,783.11 and 2,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.62, 7,783.11 and 2,069.70 is: 3,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.62 : 7,783.11 = 2,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.62/7,783.11 = 2,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.62x = 7,783.11 × 2,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.62x = 16,108,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,702.77/5,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.83

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