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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.09, 7,642.64 and 3,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.09, 7,642.64 and 3,363.31 is: 5,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.09 : 7,642.64 = 3,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.09/7,642.64 = 3,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.09x = 7,642.64 × 3,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.09x = 25,704,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704,550.72/5,095.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.97

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