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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.65, 7,036.22 and 3,002.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.65, 7,036.22 and 3,002.99 is: 4,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.65 : 7,036.22 = 3,002.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.65/7,036.22 = 3,002.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.65x = 7,036.22 × 3,002.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.65x = 21,129,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,698.30/5,097.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.99

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