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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.92, 7,035.66 and 3,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.92, 7,035.66 and 3,423.12 is: 4,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.92 : 7,035.66 = 3,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.92/7,035.66 = 3,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.92x = 7,035.66 × 3,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.92x = 24,083,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,908.46/5,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.34

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