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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.23, 6,893.40 and 2,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.23, 6,893.40 and 2,757.09 is: 3,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.23 : 6,893.40 = 2,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.23/6,893.40 = 2,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.23x = 6,893.40 × 2,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.23x = 19,005,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,724.21/4,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.77

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