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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.72, 7,025.72 and 2,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.72, 7,025.72 and 2,995.90 is: 4,133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.72 : 7,025.72 = 2,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.72/7,025.72 = 2,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.72x = 7,025.72 × 2,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.72x = 21,048,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,354.55/5,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.03

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