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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.23, 7,545.09 and 2,695.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.23, 7,545.09 and 2,695.55 is: 4,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.23 : 7,545.09 = 2,695.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.23/7,545.09 = 2,695.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.23x = 7,545.09 × 2,695.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.23x = 20,338,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,338,138.38/5,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.17

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