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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.92, 7,016.98 and 3,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.92, 7,016.98 and 3,312.44 is: 4,571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.92 : 7,016.98 = 3,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.92/7,016.98 = 3,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.92x = 7,016.98 × 3,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.92x = 23,243,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,243,325.23/5,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.93

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