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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.06, 7,026.08 and 2,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.06, 7,026.08 and 2,995.59 is: 4,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.06 : 7,026.08 = 2,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.06/7,026.08 = 2,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.06x = 7,026.08 × 2,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.06x = 21,047,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,254.99/5,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.16

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