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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.81, 6,893.78 and 2,757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.81, 6,893.78 and 2,757.51 is: 3,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.81 : 6,893.78 = 2,757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.81/6,893.78 = 2,757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.81x = 6,893.78 × 2,757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.81x = 19,009,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009,653.50/4,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.12

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