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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.29, 7,031.35 and 3,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.29, 7,031.35 and 3,105.12 is: 4,284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.29 : 7,031.35 = 3,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.29/7,031.35 = 3,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.29x = 7,031.35 × 3,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.29x = 21,833,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,833,185.51/5,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.97

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