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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.60, 7,030.62 and 3,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.60, 7,030.62 and 3,105.24 is: 4,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.60 : 7,030.62 = 3,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.60/7,030.62 = 3,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.60x = 7,030.62 × 3,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.60x = 21,831,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831,762.45/5,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.28

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