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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.76, 8,171.92 and 1,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.76, 8,171.92 and 1,986.68 is: 2,977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.76 : 8,171.92 = 1,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.76/8,171.92 = 1,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.76x = 8,171.92 × 1,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.76x = 16,234,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,990.03/5,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.39

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