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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.88, 7,543.52 and 2,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.88, 7,543.52 and 2,837.93 is: 4,252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.88 : 7,543.52 = 2,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.88/7,543.52 = 2,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.88x = 7,543.52 × 2,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.88x = 21,407,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407,929.81/5,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.77

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