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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.92, 7,035.25 and 3,328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.92, 7,035.25 and 3,328.81 is: 4,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.92 : 7,035.25 = 3,328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.92/7,035.25 = 3,328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.92x = 7,035.25 × 3,328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.92x = 23,419,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,010.55/5,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.74

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