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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.28, 7,035.32 and 3,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.28, 7,035.32 and 3,109.36 is: 4,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.28 : 7,035.32 = 3,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.28/7,035.32 = 3,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.28x = 7,035.32 × 3,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.28x = 21,875,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875,342.60/5,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.89

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