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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.04, 7,035.18 and 3,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.04, 7,035.18 and 3,002.36 is: 4,143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.04 : 7,035.18 = 3,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.04/7,035.18 = 3,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.04x = 7,035.18 × 3,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.04x = 21,122,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,143.02/5,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.19

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