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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.94, 7,314.10 and 4,995.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.94, 7,314.10 and 4,995.05 is: 6,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.94 : 7,314.10 = 4,995.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.94/7,314.10 = 4,995.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.94x = 7,314.10 × 4,995.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.94x = 36,534,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534,273.57/5,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.69

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