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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.30, 7,520.85 and 2,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.30, 7,520.85 and 2,823.30 is: 4,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.30 : 7,520.85 = 2,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.30/7,520.85 = 2,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.30x = 7,520.85 × 2,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.30x = 21,233,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,615.81/5,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.99

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