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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.76, 7,030.51 and 2,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.76, 7,030.51 and 2,998.75 is: 4,138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.76 : 7,030.51 = 2,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.76/7,030.51 = 2,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.76x = 7,030.51 × 2,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.76x = 21,082,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,741.86/5,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.12

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