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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.61, 7,649.44 and 3,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.61, 7,649.44 and 3,355.58 is: 5,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.61 : 7,649.44 = 3,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.61/7,649.44 = 3,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.61x = 7,649.44 × 3,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.61x = 25,668,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668,275.58/5,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.38

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