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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.35, 7,027.61 and 3,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.35, 7,027.61 and 3,325.88 is: 4,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.35 : 7,027.61 = 3,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.35/7,027.61 = 3,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.35x = 7,027.61 × 3,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.35x = 23,372,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,935.78/5,097.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.32

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