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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.11, 6,935.88 and 2,757.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.11, 6,935.88 and 2,757.43 is: 3,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.11 : 6,935.88 = 2,757.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.11/6,935.88 = 2,757.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.11x = 6,935.88 × 2,757.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.11x = 19,125,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,203.59/5,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.17

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