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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.62, 6,893.93 and 2,757.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.62, 6,893.93 and 2,757.63 is: 3,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.62 : 6,893.93 = 2,757.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.62/6,893.93 = 2,757.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.62x = 6,893.93 × 2,757.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.62x = 19,010,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,010,908.19/4,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.52

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