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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.94, 7,008.60 and 3,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.94, 7,008.60 and 3,092.86 is: 4,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.94 : 7,008.60 = 3,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.94/7,008.60 = 3,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.94x = 7,008.60 × 3,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.94x = 21,676,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676,618.60/5,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.26

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