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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.48, 7,015.24 and 2,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.48, 7,015.24 and 2,960.25 is: 4,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.48 : 7,015.24 = 2,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.48/7,015.24 = 2,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.48x = 7,015.24 × 2,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.48x = 20,766,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,766,885.23/5,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.17

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