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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.04, 7,035.84 and 3,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.04, 7,035.84 and 3,002.88 is: 4,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.04 : 7,035.84 = 3,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.04/7,035.84 = 3,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.04x = 7,035.84 × 3,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.04x = 21,127,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,783.22/5,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.48

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