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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.50, 6,957.27 and 2,833.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.50, 6,957.27 and 2,833.50 is: 3,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.50 : 6,957.27 = 2,833.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.50/6,957.27 = 2,833.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.50x = 6,957.27 × 2,833.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.50x = 19,713,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,424.55/5,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.23

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