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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.52, 7,026.29 and 2,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.52, 7,026.29 and 2,853.41 is: 3,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.52 : 7,026.29 = 2,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.52/7,026.29 = 2,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.52x = 7,026.29 × 2,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.52x = 20,048,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,886.15/5,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.70

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