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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.67, 7,015.50 and 2,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.67, 7,015.50 and 2,845.59 is: 3,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.67 : 7,015.50 = 2,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.67/7,015.50 = 2,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.67x = 7,015.50 × 2,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.67x = 19,963,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963,222.42/5,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.93

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