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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.82, 7,505.97 and 2,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.82, 7,505.97 and 2,814.82 is: 4,224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.82 : 7,505.97 = 2,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.82/7,505.97 = 2,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.82x = 7,505.97 × 2,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.82x = 21,127,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,954.48/5,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.05

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