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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.11, 7,514.02 and 2,926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.11, 7,514.02 and 2,926.99 is: 4,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.11 : 7,514.02 = 2,926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.11/7,514.02 = 2,926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.11x = 7,514.02 × 2,926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.11x = 21,993,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,461.40/5,012.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.06

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