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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.98, 7,637.65 and 2,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.98, 7,637.65 and 2,902.05 is: 4,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.98 : 7,637.65 = 2,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.98/7,637.65 = 2,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.98x = 7,637.65 × 2,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.98x = 22,164,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,842.18/5,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.06

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