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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.82, 7,055.76 and 3,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.82, 7,055.76 and 3,095.92 is: 4,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.82 : 7,055.76 = 3,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.82/7,055.76 = 3,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.82x = 7,055.76 × 3,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.82x = 21,844,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,068.50/5,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.41

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