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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.96, 7,035.12 and 3,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.96, 7,035.12 and 3,974.88 is: 5,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.96 : 7,035.12 = 3,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.96/7,035.12 = 3,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.96x = 7,035.12 × 3,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.96x = 27,963,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963,757.79/5,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.51

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