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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.50, 7,013.51 and 2,843.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.50, 7,013.51 and 2,843.99 is: 3,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.50 : 7,013.51 = 2,843.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.50/7,013.51 = 2,843.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.50x = 7,013.51 × 2,843.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.50x = 19,946,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,324.35/5,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.51

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