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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.17, 7,635.33 and 2,753.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.17, 7,635.33 and 2,753.19 is: 4,125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.17 : 7,635.33 = 2,753.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.17/7,635.33 = 2,753.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.17x = 7,635.33 × 2,753.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.17x = 21,021,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021,514.20/5,095.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.77

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