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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.36, 7,014.90 and 2,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.36, 7,014.90 and 2,845.13 is: 3,926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.36 : 7,014.90 = 2,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.36/7,014.90 = 2,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.36x = 7,014.90 × 2,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.36x = 19,958,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958,278.03/5,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.20

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