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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.70, 7,033.41 and 3,000.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.70, 7,033.41 and 3,000.78 is: 4,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.70 : 7,033.41 = 3,000.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.70/7,033.41 = 3,000.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.70x = 7,033.41 × 3,000.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.70x = 21,105,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105,716.06/5,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.06

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