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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.03, 7,024.72 and 3,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.03, 7,024.72 and 3,099.13 is: 4,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.03 : 7,024.72 = 3,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.03/7,024.72 = 3,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.03x = 7,024.72 × 3,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.03x = 21,770,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,520.49/5,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.41

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