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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.33, 7,563.33 and 2,121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.33, 7,563.33 and 2,121.03 is: 3,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.33 : 7,563.33 = 2,121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.33/7,563.33 = 2,121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.33x = 7,563.33 × 2,121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.33x = 16,042,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042,049.83/5,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.84

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