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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.91, 7,637.69 and 2,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.91, 7,637.69 and 2,629.36 is: 3,940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.91 : 7,637.69 = 2,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.91/7,637.69 = 2,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.91x = 7,637.69 × 2,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.91x = 20,082,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,252.70/5,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.86

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