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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.80, 7,030.06 and 3,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.80, 7,030.06 and 3,104.22 is: 4,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.80 : 7,030.06 = 3,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.80/7,030.06 = 3,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.80x = 7,030.06 × 3,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.80x = 21,822,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,822,852.85/5,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.20

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