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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.61, 7,627.76 and 2,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.61, 7,627.76 and 2,996.59 is: 4,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.61 : 7,627.76 = 2,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.61/7,627.76 = 2,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.61x = 7,627.76 × 2,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.61x = 22,857,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857,269.34/5,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.36

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