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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.32, 7,036.82 and 3,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.32, 7,036.82 and 3,003.56 is: 4,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.32 : 7,036.82 = 3,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.32/7,036.82 = 3,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.32x = 7,036.82 × 3,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.32x = 21,135,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,135,511.08/5,099.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.77

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