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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.94, 7,567.82 and 2,966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.94, 7,567.82 and 2,966.03 is: 4,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.94 : 7,567.82 = 2,966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.94/7,567.82 = 2,966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.94x = 7,567.82 × 2,966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.94x = 22,446,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,366.32/5,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.11

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