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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.16, 7,507.62 and 2,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.16, 7,507.62 and 2,926.08 is: 4,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.16 : 7,507.62 = 2,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.16/7,507.62 = 2,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.16x = 7,507.62 × 2,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.16x = 21,967,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967,896.73/5,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.17

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