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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.65, 7,030.52 and 3,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.65, 7,030.52 and 3,207.53 is: 4,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.65 : 7,030.52 = 3,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.65/7,030.52 = 3,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.65x = 7,030.52 × 3,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.65x = 22,550,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,568.66/5,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.59

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