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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.36, 7,033.94 and 3,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.36, 7,033.94 and 3,329.48 is: 4,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.36 : 7,033.94 = 3,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.36/7,033.94 = 3,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.36x = 7,033.94 × 3,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.36x = 23,419,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,362.55/5,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.31

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