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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.56, 7,645.54 and 2,757.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.56, 7,645.54 and 2,757.21 is: 4,137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.56 : 7,645.54 = 2,757.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.56/7,645.54 = 2,757.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.56x = 7,645.54 × 2,757.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.56x = 21,080,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,345.56/5,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.01

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