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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.59, 7,017.10 and 3,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.59, 7,017.10 and 3,094.81 is: 4,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.59 : 7,017.10 = 3,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.59/7,017.10 = 3,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.59x = 7,017.10 × 3,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.59x = 21,716,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716,565.97/5,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.22

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