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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.38, 7,029.14 and 3,604.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.38, 7,029.14 and 3,604.93 is: 4,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.38 : 7,029.14 = 3,604.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.38/7,029.14 = 3,604.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.38x = 7,029.14 × 3,604.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.38x = 25,339,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339,522.06/5,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.14

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