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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.77, 7,029.72 and 3,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.77, 7,029.72 and 3,418.30 is: 4,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.77 : 7,029.72 = 3,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.77/7,029.72 = 3,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.77x = 7,029.72 × 3,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.77x = 24,029,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029,700.66/5,094.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.55

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