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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.32, 7,009.82 and 3,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.32, 7,009.82 and 3,091.94 is: 4,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.32 : 7,009.82 = 3,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.32/7,009.82 = 3,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.32x = 7,009.82 × 3,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.32x = 21,673,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,673,942.85/5,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.74

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