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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.08, 7,019.87 and 3,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.08, 7,019.87 and 3,097.27 is: 4,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.08 : 7,019.87 = 3,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.08/7,019.87 = 3,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.08x = 7,019.87 × 3,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.08x = 21,742,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742,397.66/5,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.89

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