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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.38, 7,033.80 and 3,209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.38, 7,033.80 and 3,209.23 is: 4,427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.38 : 7,033.80 = 3,209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.38/7,033.80 = 3,209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.38x = 7,033.80 × 3,209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.38x = 22,573,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,081.97/5,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.50

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