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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.99, 7,659.59 and 3,028.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.99, 7,659.59 and 3,028.29 is: 4,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.99 : 7,659.59 = 3,028.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.99/7,659.59 = 3,028.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.99x = 7,659.59 × 3,028.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.99x = 23,195,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,424.45/5,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.01

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