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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.94, 7,637.49 and 2,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.94, 7,637.49 and 2,623.52 is: 3,938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.94 : 7,637.49 = 2,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.94/7,637.49 = 2,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.94x = 7,637.49 × 2,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.94x = 20,037,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037,126.86/5,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.94

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