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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.05, 7,035.49 and 2,973.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.05, 7,035.49 and 2,973.31 is: 4,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.05 : 7,035.49 = 2,973.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.05/7,035.49 = 2,973.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.05x = 7,035.49 × 2,973.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.05x = 20,918,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,678.90/5,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.46

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