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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.96, 7,635.24 and 2,625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.96, 7,635.24 and 2,625.78 is: 3,937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.96 : 7,635.24 = 2,625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.96/7,635.24 = 2,625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.96x = 7,635.24 × 2,625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.96x = 20,048,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,460.49/5,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.28

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