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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.62, 6,937.72 and 2,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.62, 6,937.72 and 2,903.52 is: 4,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.62 : 6,937.72 = 2,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.62/6,937.72 = 2,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.62x = 6,937.72 × 2,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.62x = 20,143,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143,808.02/5,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.43

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