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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.63, 7,031.11 and 3,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.63, 7,031.11 and 3,605.82 is: 4,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.63 : 7,031.11 = 3,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.63/7,031.11 = 3,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.63x = 7,031.11 × 3,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.63x = 25,352,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352,917.06/5,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.45

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