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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.10, 7,036.91 and 3,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.10, 7,036.91 and 3,305.66 is: 4,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.10 : 7,036.91 = 3,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.10/7,036.91 = 3,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.10x = 7,036.91 × 3,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.10x = 23,261,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261,580.20/5,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.80

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