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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.24, 7,649.98 and 2,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.24, 7,649.98 and 2,021.16 is: 3,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.24 : 7,649.98 = 2,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.24/7,649.98 = 2,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.24x = 7,649.98 × 2,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.24x = 15,461,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461,833.58/5,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.18

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