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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.58, 7,030.62 and 3,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.58, 7,030.62 and 3,208.08 is: 4,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.58 : 7,030.62 = 3,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.58/7,030.62 = 3,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.58x = 7,030.62 × 3,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.58x = 22,554,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,791.41/5,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.34

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