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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.10, 7,029.93 and 3,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.10, 7,029.93 and 3,104.74 is: 4,284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.10 : 7,029.93 = 3,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.10/7,029.93 = 3,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.10x = 7,029.93 × 3,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.10x = 21,826,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826,104.87/5,094.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.59

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