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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.32, 7,031.66 and 3,605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.32, 7,031.66 and 3,605.91 is: 4,976.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.32 : 7,031.66 = 3,605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.32/7,031.66 = 3,605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.32x = 7,031.66 × 3,605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.32x = 25,355,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,515.08/5,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.24

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