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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.32, 7,035.44 and 3,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.32, 7,035.44 and 3,002.56 is: 4,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.32 : 7,035.44 = 3,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.32/7,035.44 = 3,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.32x = 7,035.44 × 3,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.32x = 21,124,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,330.73/5,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.39

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