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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.72, 6,894.09 and 2,757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.72, 6,894.09 and 2,757.78 is: 3,805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.72 : 6,894.09 = 2,757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.72/6,894.09 = 2,757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.72x = 6,894.09 × 2,757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.72x = 19,012,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,012,383.52/4,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.73

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