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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.95, 7,536.73 and 2,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.95, 7,536.73 and 2,396.30 is: 3,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.95 : 7,536.73 = 2,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.95/7,536.73 = 2,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.95x = 7,536.73 × 2,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.95x = 18,060,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,278.95/5,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.69

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