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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.29, 7,028.88 and 3,104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.29, 7,028.88 and 3,104.73 is: 4,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.29 : 7,028.88 = 3,104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.29/7,028.88 = 3,104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.29x = 7,028.88 × 3,104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.29x = 21,822,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,822,762.96/5,094.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.77

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