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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.34, 7,014.68 and 2,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.34, 7,014.68 and 2,844.84 is: 3,925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.34 : 7,014.68 = 2,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.34/7,014.68 = 2,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.34x = 7,014.68 × 2,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.34x = 19,955,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955,641.54/5,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.69

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