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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.67, 7,986.99 and 2,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.67, 7,986.99 and 2,983.56 is: 4,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.67 : 7,986.99 = 2,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.67/7,986.99 = 2,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.67x = 7,986.99 × 2,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.67x = 23,829,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829,663.88/5,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.33

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