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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.33, 7,014.61 and 2,844.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.33, 7,014.61 and 2,844.79 is: 3,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.33 : 7,014.61 = 2,844.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.33/7,014.61 = 2,844.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.33x = 7,014.61 × 2,844.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.33x = 19,955,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955,078.16/5,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.59

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