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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.23, 7,026.17 and 2,852.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.23, 7,026.17 and 2,852.99 is: 3,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.23 : 7,026.17 = 2,852.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.23/7,026.17 = 2,852.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.23x = 7,026.17 × 2,852.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.23x = 20,045,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,543.35/5,091.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.27

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