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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.44, 7,638.38 and 2,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.44, 7,638.38 and 2,751.96 is: 4,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.44 : 7,638.38 = 2,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.44/7,638.38 = 2,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.44x = 7,638.38 × 2,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.44x = 21,020,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020,502.47/5,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.36

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