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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.08, 7,031.88 and 2,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.08, 7,031.88 and 2,999.16 is: 4,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.08 : 7,031.88 = 2,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.08/7,031.88 = 2,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.08x = 7,031.88 × 2,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.08x = 21,089,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089,733.22/5,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.23

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