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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,081.67, 7,012.62 and 2,843.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,081.67, 7,012.62 and 2,843.55 is: 3,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,081.67 : 7,012.62 = 2,843.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,081.67/7,012.62 = 2,843.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,081.67x = 7,012.62 × 2,843.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,081.67x = 19,940,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940,735.60/5,081.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.05

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