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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.76, 7,909.92 and 2,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.76, 7,909.92 and 2,498.55 is: 3,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.76 : 7,909.92 = 2,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.76/7,909.92 = 2,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.76x = 7,909.92 × 2,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.76x = 19,763,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763,330.62/5,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.35

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