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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.35, 7,529.46 and 2,396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.35, 7,529.46 and 2,396.41 is: 3,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.35 : 7,529.46 = 2,396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.35/7,529.46 = 2,396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.35x = 7,529.46 × 2,396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.35x = 18,043,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,043,666.61/5,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.81

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