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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.55, 7,015.37 and 2,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.55, 7,015.37 and 2,845.52 is: 3,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.55 : 7,015.37 = 2,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.55/7,015.37 = 2,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.55x = 7,015.37 × 2,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.55x = 19,962,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962,326.34/5,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.85

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