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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.83, 7,029.26 and 3,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.83, 7,029.26 and 3,204.42 is: 4,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.83 : 7,029.26 = 3,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.83/7,029.26 = 3,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.83x = 7,029.26 × 3,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.83x = 22,524,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,650.16/5,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.22

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