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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.97, 7,643.14 and 2,133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.97, 7,643.14 and 2,133.11 is: 3,200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.97 : 7,643.14 = 2,133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.97/7,643.14 = 2,133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.97x = 7,643.14 × 2,133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.97x = 16,303,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,609.48/5,093.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.57

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