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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.58, 7,033.23 and 3,107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.58, 7,033.23 and 3,107.43 is: 4,289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.58 : 7,033.23 = 3,107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.58/7,033.23 = 3,107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.58x = 7,033.23 × 3,107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.58x = 21,855,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,855,269.90/5,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.07

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