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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.51, 7,543.88 and 2,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.51, 7,543.88 and 2,843.47 is: 4,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.51 : 7,543.88 = 2,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.51/7,543.88 = 2,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.51x = 7,543.88 × 2,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.51x = 21,450,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,796.46/5,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.60

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