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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.83, 7,645.94 and 2,757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.83, 7,645.94 and 2,757.48 is: 4,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.83 : 7,645.94 = 2,757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.83/7,645.94 = 2,757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.83x = 7,645.94 × 2,757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.83x = 21,083,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,526.63/5,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.41

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