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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.43, 7,620.48 and 2,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.43, 7,620.48 and 2,583.14 is: 3,872.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.43 : 7,620.48 = 2,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.43/7,620.48 = 2,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.43x = 7,620.48 × 2,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.43x = 19,684,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684,728.60/5,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.34

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