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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.28, 7,029.72 and 3,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.28, 7,029.72 and 3,105.36 is: 4,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.28 : 7,029.72 = 3,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.28/7,029.72 = 3,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.28x = 7,029.72 × 3,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.28x = 21,829,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,811.30/5,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.32

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