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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.91, 7,006.17 and 2,952.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.91, 7,006.17 and 2,952.55 is: 4,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.91 : 7,006.17 = 2,952.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.91/7,006.17 = 2,952.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.91x = 7,006.17 × 2,952.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.91x = 20,686,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686,032.20/5,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.54

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