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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.36, 7,580.04 and 2,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.36, 7,580.04 and 2,995.12 is: 4,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.36 : 7,580.04 = 2,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.36/7,580.04 = 2,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.36x = 7,580.04 × 2,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.36x = 22,703,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,129.40/5,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.68

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