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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.92, 7,033.87 and 3,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.92, 7,033.87 and 3,327.81 is: 4,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.92 : 7,033.87 = 3,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.92/7,033.87 = 3,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.92x = 7,033.87 × 3,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.92x = 23,407,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407,382.92/5,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.36

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