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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.99, 7,912.19 and 1,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.99, 7,912.19 and 1,987.14 is: 2,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.99 : 7,912.19 = 1,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.99/7,912.19 = 1,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.99x = 7,912.19 × 1,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.99x = 15,722,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722,634.20/5,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.17

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