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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.08, 7,030.08 and 3,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.08, 7,030.08 and 3,231 is: 4,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.08 : 7,030.08 = 3,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.08/7,030.08 = 3,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.08x = 7,030.08 × 3,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.08x = 22,714,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714,188.48/5,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.06

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