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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.95, 7,695.18 and 2,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.95, 7,695.18 and 2,664.29 is: 3,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.95 : 7,695.18 = 2,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.95/7,695.18 = 2,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.95x = 7,695.18 × 2,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.95x = 20,502,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,152.65/5,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.00

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