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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.98, 7,640.73 and 3,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.98, 7,640.73 and 3,363.54 is: 5,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.98 : 7,640.73 = 3,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.98/7,640.73 = 3,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.98x = 7,640.73 × 3,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.98x = 25,699,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,900.98/5,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.08

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