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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.02, 7,643.74 and 2,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.02, 7,643.74 and 2,755.02 is: 4,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.02 : 7,643.74 = 2,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.02/7,643.74 = 2,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.02x = 7,643.74 × 2,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.02x = 21,058,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058,656.57/5,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.18

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