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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.93, 7,016.58 and 3,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.93, 7,016.58 and 3,094.20 is: 4,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.93 : 7,016.58 = 3,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.93/7,016.58 = 3,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.93x = 7,016.58 × 3,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.93x = 21,710,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,710,701.84/5,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.30

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