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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.26, 7,031.34 and 2,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.26, 7,031.34 and 2,999.52 is: 4,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.26 : 7,031.34 = 2,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.26/7,031.34 = 2,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.26x = 7,031.34 × 2,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.26x = 21,090,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090,644.96/5,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.27

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