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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.05, 7,650.79 and 2,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.05, 7,650.79 and 2,760.72 is: 4,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.05 : 7,650.79 = 2,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.05/7,650.79 = 2,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.05x = 7,650.79 × 2,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.05x = 21,121,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,653.38/5,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.27

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