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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.38, 7,033.89 and 3,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.38, 7,033.89 and 3,519.74 is: 4,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.38 : 7,033.89 = 3,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.38/7,033.89 = 3,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.38x = 7,033.89 × 3,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.38x = 24,757,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757,428.82/5,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.76

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