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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.63, 7,649.45 and 3,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.63, 7,649.45 and 3,248.88 is: 4,873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.63 : 7,649.45 = 3,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.63/7,649.45 = 3,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.63x = 7,649.45 × 3,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.63x = 24,852,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852,167.77/5,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.32

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