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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.77, 7,035.88 and 3,330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.77, 7,035.88 and 3,330.73 is: 4,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.77 : 7,035.88 = 3,330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.77/7,035.88 = 3,330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.77x = 7,035.88 × 3,330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.77x = 23,434,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,564.76/5,099.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.22

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