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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.62, 7,014.92 and 2,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.62, 7,014.92 and 2,845.19 is: 3,926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.62 : 7,014.92 = 2,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.62/7,014.92 = 2,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.62x = 7,014.92 × 2,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.62x = 19,958,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958,730.93/5,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.09

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