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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.03, 7,919.67 and 2,511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.03, 7,919.67 and 2,511.01 is: 3,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.03 : 7,919.67 = 2,511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.03/7,919.67 = 2,511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.03x = 7,919.67 × 2,511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.03x = 19,886,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,370.57/5,283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.20

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