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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.07, 7,013.96 and 2,844.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.07, 7,013.96 and 2,844.71 is: 3,925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.07 : 7,013.96 = 2,844.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.07/7,013.96 = 2,844.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.07x = 7,013.96 × 2,844.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.07x = 19,952,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,632.86/5,083.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.32

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