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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.32, 7,029.30 and 2,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.32, 7,029.30 and 2,998.12 is: 4,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.32 : 7,029.30 = 2,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.32/7,029.30 = 2,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.32x = 7,029.30 × 2,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.32x = 21,074,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,684.92/5,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.71

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