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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.28, 7,033.96 and 3,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.28, 7,033.96 and 3,209.60 is: 4,430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.28 : 7,033.96 = 3,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.28/7,033.96 = 3,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.28x = 7,033.96 × 3,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.28x = 22,576,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,198.02/5,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.81

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