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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.76, 7,021.99 and 3,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.76, 7,021.99 and 3,676.94 is: 5,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.76 : 7,021.99 = 3,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.76/7,021.99 = 3,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.76x = 7,021.99 × 3,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.76x = 25,819,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819,471.23/5,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.85

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