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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.98, 7,029.47 and 3,204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.98, 7,029.47 and 3,204.57 is: 4,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.98 : 7,029.47 = 3,204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.98/7,029.47 = 3,204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.98x = 7,029.47 × 3,204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.98x = 22,526,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,428.68/5,095.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.43

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