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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.50, 7,036.02 and 3,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.50, 7,036.02 and 3,003.12 is: 4,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.50 : 7,036.02 = 3,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.50/7,036.02 = 3,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.50x = 7,036.02 × 3,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.50x = 21,130,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130,012.38/5,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.36

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