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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.98, 7,556.12 and 2,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.98, 7,556.12 and 2,695.38 is: 4,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.98 : 7,556.12 = 2,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.98/7,556.12 = 2,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.98x = 7,556.12 × 2,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.98x = 20,366,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,366,601.25/5,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.22

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