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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.24, 7,013.61 and 2,844.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.24, 7,013.61 and 2,844.09 is: 3,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.24 : 7,013.61 = 2,844.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.24/7,013.61 = 2,844.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.24x = 7,013.61 × 2,844.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.24x = 19,947,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947,338.06/5,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.91

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