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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.76, 7,029.14 and 2,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.76, 7,029.14 and 2,997.75 is: 4,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.76 : 7,029.14 = 2,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.76/7,029.14 = 2,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.76x = 7,029.14 × 2,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.76x = 21,071,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071,589.45/5,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.75

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