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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.91, 7,506.52 and 4,104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.91, 7,506.52 and 4,104.27 is: 6,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.91 : 7,506.52 = 4,104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.91/7,506.52 = 4,104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.91x = 7,506.52 × 4,104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.91x = 30,808,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,808,774.58/5,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.77

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