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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.98, 7,028.09 and 3,203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.98, 7,028.09 and 3,203.57 is: 4,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.98 : 7,028.09 = 3,203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.98/7,028.09 = 3,203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.98x = 7,028.09 × 3,203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.98x = 22,514,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514,973.50/5,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.05

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