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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.04, 7,013.04 and 3,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.04, 7,013.04 and 3,314 is: 4,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.04 : 7,013.04 = 3,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.04/7,013.04 = 3,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.04x = 7,013.04 × 3,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.04x = 23,241,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,214.56/5,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.31

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