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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.93, 7,629.12 and 2,162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.93, 7,629.12 and 2,162.23 is: 3,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.93 : 7,629.12 = 2,162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.93/7,629.12 = 2,162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.93x = 7,629.12 × 2,162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.93x = 16,495,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,912.14/5,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.72

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