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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,098.98, 7,035.74 and 3,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,098.98, 7,035.74 and 3,003.52 is: 4,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,098.98 : 7,035.74 = 3,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,098.98/7,035.74 = 3,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,098.98x = 7,035.74 × 3,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,098.98x = 21,131,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,985.80/5,098.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.36

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