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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.59, 6,927.34 and 2,895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.59, 6,927.34 and 2,895.08 is: 3,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.59 : 6,927.34 = 2,895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.59/6,927.34 = 2,895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.59x = 6,927.34 × 2,895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.59x = 20,055,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055,237.70/5,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.39

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