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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.98, 7,696.39 and 2,495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.98, 7,696.39 and 2,495.29 is: 3,741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.98 : 7,696.39 = 2,495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.98/7,696.39 = 2,495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.98x = 7,696.39 × 2,495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.98x = 19,204,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204,674.04/5,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.43

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