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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.48, 6,893.72 and 2,757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.48, 6,893.72 and 2,757.35 is: 3,805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.48 : 6,893.72 = 2,757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.48/6,893.72 = 2,757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.48x = 6,893.72 × 2,757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.48x = 19,008,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,427.17/4,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.13

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