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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.26, 6,912.76 and 2,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.26, 6,912.76 and 2,801.26 is: 3,865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.26 : 6,912.76 = 2,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.26/6,912.76 = 2,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.26x = 6,912.76 × 2,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.26x = 19,364,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364,438.08/5,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.73

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