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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.76, 7,555.56 and 1,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.76, 7,555.56 and 1,747.88 is: 2,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.76 : 7,555.56 = 1,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.76/7,555.56 = 1,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.76x = 7,555.56 × 1,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.76x = 13,206,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206,212.21/5,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.01

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