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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.95, 7,643.78 and 2,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.95, 7,643.78 and 2,093.90 is: 3,140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.95 : 7,643.78 = 2,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.95/7,643.78 = 2,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.95x = 7,643.78 × 2,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.95x = 16,005,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005,262.25/5,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.78

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