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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.48, 7,636.90 and 2,901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.48, 7,636.90 and 2,901.55 is: 4,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.48 : 7,636.90 = 2,901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.48/7,636.90 = 2,901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.48x = 7,636.90 × 2,901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.48x = 22,158,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,847.20/5,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.32

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