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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.95, 7,633.58 and 2,756.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.95, 7,633.58 and 2,756.57 is: 4,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.95 : 7,633.58 = 2,756.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.95/7,633.58 = 2,756.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.95x = 7,633.58 × 2,756.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.95x = 21,042,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042,489.50/5,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.07

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