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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.06, 7,925.68 and 1,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.06, 7,925.68 and 1,996.11 is: 2,994.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.06 : 7,925.68 = 1,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.06/7,925.68 = 1,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.06x = 7,925.68 × 1,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.06x = 15,820,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,531.60/5,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.58

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