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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.25, 7,014.54 and 2,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.25, 7,014.54 and 2,844.74 is: 3,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.25 : 7,014.54 = 2,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.25/7,014.54 = 2,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.25x = 7,014.54 × 2,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.25x = 19,954,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954,507.45/5,083.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.55

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