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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.72, 6,926.54 and 3,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.72, 6,926.54 and 3,005.79 is: 4,145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.72 : 6,926.54 = 3,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.72/6,926.54 = 3,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.72x = 6,926.54 × 3,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.72x = 20,819,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819,694.93/5,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.11

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