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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.33, 7,028.57 and 3,203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.33, 7,028.57 and 3,203.91 is: 4,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.33 : 7,028.57 = 3,203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.33/7,028.57 = 3,203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.33x = 7,028.57 × 3,203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.33x = 22,518,915.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518,915.27/5,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.52

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