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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.83, 7,032.92 and 2,999.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.83, 7,032.92 and 2,999.91 is: 4,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.83 : 7,032.92 = 2,999.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.83/7,032.92 = 2,999.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.83x = 7,032.92 × 2,999.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.83x = 21,098,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,112.04/5,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.27

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