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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.93, 7,567.81 and 2,966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.93, 7,567.81 and 2,966.05 is: 4,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.93 : 7,567.81 = 2,966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.93/7,567.81 = 2,966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.93x = 7,567.81 × 2,966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.93x = 22,446,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,450.18/5,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.13

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