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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.01, 7,012.49 and 2,843.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.01, 7,012.49 and 2,843.64 is: 3,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.01 : 7,012.49 = 2,843.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.01/7,012.49 = 2,843.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.01x = 7,012.49 × 2,843.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.01x = 19,940,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940,962.00/5,082.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.84

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