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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.86, 7,030.50 and 3,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.86, 7,030.50 and 3,207.58 is: 4,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.86 : 7,030.50 = 3,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.86/7,030.50 = 3,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.86x = 7,030.50 × 3,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.86x = 22,550,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,861.59/5,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.33

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