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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.63, 7,546.26 and 2,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.63, 7,546.26 and 2,695.76 is: 4,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.63 : 7,546.26 = 2,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.63/7,546.26 = 2,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.63x = 7,546.26 × 2,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.63x = 20,342,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,948.98/5,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.00

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