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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.41, 7,645.81 and 2,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.41, 7,645.81 and 2,757.94 is: 4,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.41 : 7,645.81 = 2,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.41/7,645.81 = 2,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.41x = 7,645.81 × 2,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.41x = 21,086,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086,685.23/5,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.12

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