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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.63, 7,016.02 and 3,094.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.63, 7,016.02 and 3,094.47 is: 4,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.63 : 7,016.02 = 3,094.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.63/7,016.02 = 3,094.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.63x = 7,016.02 × 3,094.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.63x = 21,710,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,710,855.67/5,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.74

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