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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.42, 7,067.58 and 2,883.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.42, 7,067.58 and 2,883.33 is: 3,979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.42 : 7,067.58 = 2,883.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.42/7,067.58 = 2,883.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.42x = 7,067.58 × 2,883.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.42x = 20,378,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378,165.44/5,121.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.01

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