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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.15, 7,035.53 and 3,002.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.15, 7,035.53 and 3,002.49 is: 4,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.15 : 7,035.53 = 3,002.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.15/7,035.53 = 3,002.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.15x = 7,035.53 × 3,002.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.15x = 21,124,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,108.47/5,097.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.30

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