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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.51, 7,626.26 and 2,903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.51, 7,626.26 and 2,903.65 is: 4,345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.51 : 7,626.26 = 2,903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.51/7,626.26 = 2,903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.51x = 7,626.26 × 2,903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.51x = 22,144,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,001.66/5,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.78

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