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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.16, 7,648.62 and 3,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.16, 7,648.62 and 3,004.07 is: 4,506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.16 : 7,648.62 = 3,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.16/7,648.62 = 3,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.16x = 7,648.62 × 3,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.16x = 22,977,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977,013.60/5,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.04

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