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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.16, 7,507.08 and 1,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.16, 7,507.08 and 1,926 is: 2,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.16 : 7,507.08 = 1,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.16/7,507.08 = 1,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.16x = 7,507.08 × 1,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.16x = 14,458,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458,636.08/5,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.17

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