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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.28, 7,027.56 and 2,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.28, 7,027.56 and 2,998.08 is: 4,136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.28 : 7,027.56 = 2,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.28/7,027.56 = 2,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.28x = 7,027.56 × 2,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.28x = 21,069,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,069,187.08/5,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.66

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