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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.76, 7,030.92 and 3,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.76, 7,030.92 and 3,232.08 is: 4,459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.76 : 7,030.92 = 3,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.76/7,030.92 = 3,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.76x = 7,030.92 × 3,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.76x = 22,724,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,495.91/5,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.49

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