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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.15, 7,583.52 and 2,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.15, 7,583.52 and 2,133.88 is: 3,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.15 : 7,583.52 = 2,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.15/7,583.52 = 2,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.15x = 7,583.52 × 2,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.15x = 16,182,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,321.66/5,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.16

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