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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.47, 7,015.50 and 2,845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.47, 7,015.50 and 2,845.49 is: 3,926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.47 : 7,015.50 = 2,845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.47/7,015.50 = 2,845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.47x = 7,015.50 × 2,845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.47x = 19,962,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962,500.02/5,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.94

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