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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.33, 7,029.95 and 3,204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.33, 7,029.95 and 3,204.91 is: 4,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.33 : 7,029.95 = 3,204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.33/7,029.95 = 3,204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.33x = 7,029.95 × 3,204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.33x = 22,530,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,357.05/5,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.90

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