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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.03, 7,635.61 and 2,896.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.03, 7,635.61 and 2,896.93 is: 4,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.03 : 7,635.61 = 2,896.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.03/7,635.61 = 2,896.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.03x = 7,635.61 × 2,896.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.03x = 22,119,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,827.68/5,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.01

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