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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.83, 7,567.65 and 2,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.83, 7,567.65 and 2,965.94 is: 4,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.83 : 7,567.65 = 2,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.83/7,567.65 = 2,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.83x = 7,567.65 × 2,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.83x = 22,445,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,168.12/5,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.98

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