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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.92, 7,028.39 and 3,396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.92, 7,028.39 and 3,396.35 is: 4,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.92 : 7,028.39 = 3,396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.92/7,028.39 = 3,396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.92x = 7,028.39 × 3,396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.92x = 23,870,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870,898.44/5,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.23

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