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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.28, 7,036.38 and 3,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.28, 7,036.38 and 3,003 is: 4,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.28 : 7,036.38 = 3,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.28/7,036.38 = 3,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.28x = 7,036.38 × 3,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.28x = 21,130,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130,249.14/5,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.77

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