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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.63, 7,029.74 and 3,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.63, 7,029.74 and 3,604.82 is: 4,973.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.63 : 7,029.74 = 3,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.63/7,029.74 = 3,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.63x = 7,029.74 × 3,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.63x = 25,340,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340,929.32/5,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.08

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