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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.26, 6,893.14 and 2,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.26, 6,893.14 and 2,757.14 is: 3,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.26 : 6,893.14 = 2,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.26/6,893.14 = 2,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.26x = 6,893.14 × 2,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.26x = 19,005,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,352.02/4,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.68

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