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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.69, 7,014.72 and 3,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.69, 7,014.72 and 3,093.53 is: 4,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.69 : 7,014.72 = 3,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.69/7,014.72 = 3,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.69x = 7,014.72 × 3,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.69x = 21,700,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700,275.90/5,082.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.45

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