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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.32, 7,029.70 and 3,302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.32, 7,029.70 and 3,302.98 is: 4,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.32 : 7,029.70 = 3,302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.32/7,029.70 = 3,302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.32x = 7,029.70 × 3,302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.32x = 23,218,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218,958.51/5,097.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.13

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