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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.52, 7,037.38 and 3,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.52, 7,037.38 and 3,331.13 is: 4,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.52 : 7,037.38 = 3,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.52/7,037.38 = 3,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.52x = 7,037.38 × 3,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.52x = 23,442,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442,396.62/5,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.98

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