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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,081.65, 7,012.50 and 2,843.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,081.65, 7,012.50 and 2,843.78 is: 3,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,081.65 : 7,012.50 = 2,843.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,081.65/7,012.50 = 2,843.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,081.65x = 7,012.50 × 2,843.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,081.65x = 19,942,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,007.25/5,081.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.32

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