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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.62, 7,565.96 and 2,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.62, 7,565.96 and 2,083.32 is: 3,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.62 : 7,565.96 = 2,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.62/7,565.96 = 2,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.62x = 7,565.96 × 2,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.62x = 15,762,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,309.28/5,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.20

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