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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.33, 7,555.58 and 2,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.33, 7,555.58 and 2,075.96 is: 3,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.33 : 7,555.58 = 2,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.33/7,555.58 = 2,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.33x = 7,555.58 × 2,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.33x = 15,685,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,081.86/5,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.01

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