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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.58, 7,027.86 and 3,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.58, 7,027.86 and 3,206.08 is: 4,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.58 : 7,027.86 = 3,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.58/7,027.86 = 3,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.58x = 7,027.86 × 3,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.58x = 22,531,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,902.20/5,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.59

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