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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.68, 6,893.98 and 2,757.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.68, 6,893.98 and 2,757.65 is: 3,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.68 : 6,893.98 = 2,757.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.68/6,893.98 = 2,757.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.68x = 6,893.98 × 2,757.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.68x = 19,011,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,142.58/4,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.52

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