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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.85, 7,029.86 and 3,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.85, 7,029.86 and 3,207.59 is: 4,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.85 : 7,029.86 = 3,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.85/7,029.86 = 3,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.85x = 7,029.86 × 3,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.85x = 22,548,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,883.81/5,092.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.55

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