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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.14, 7,643.52 and 2,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.14, 7,643.52 and 2,498.28 is: 3,747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.14 : 7,643.52 = 2,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.14/7,643.52 = 2,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.14x = 7,643.52 × 2,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.14x = 19,095,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095,653.15/5,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.82

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