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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.56, 7,031.56 and 2,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.56, 7,031.56 and 2,826.76 is: 3,900.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.56 : 7,031.56 = 2,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.56/7,031.56 = 2,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.56x = 7,031.56 × 2,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.56x = 19,876,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,532.55/5,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.76

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