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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.90, 7,035.18 and 3,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.90, 7,035.18 and 3,002.24 is: 4,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.90 : 7,035.18 = 3,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.90/7,035.18 = 3,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.90x = 7,035.18 × 3,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.90x = 21,121,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,298.80/5,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.95

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