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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.64, 7,516.43 and 2,933.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.64, 7,516.43 and 2,933.27 is: 4,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.64 : 7,516.43 = 2,933.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.64/7,516.43 = 2,933.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.64x = 7,516.43 × 2,933.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.64x = 22,047,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047,705.56/5,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.42

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