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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.76, 7,039.44 and 3,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.76, 7,039.44 and 3,003.75 is: 4,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.76 : 7,039.44 = 3,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.76/7,039.44 = 3,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.76x = 7,039.44 × 3,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.76x = 21,144,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144,717.90/5,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.22

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