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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.93, 7,609.38 and 4,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.93, 7,609.38 and 4,044.12 is: 6,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.93 : 7,609.38 = 4,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.93/7,609.38 = 4,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.93x = 7,609.38 × 4,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.93x = 30,773,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773,245.85/5,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.79

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