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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.05, 7,026.21 and 2,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.05, 7,026.21 and 2,853.72 is: 3,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.05 : 7,026.21 = 2,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.05/7,026.21 = 2,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.05x = 7,026.21 × 2,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.05x = 20,050,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050,836.00/5,092.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.67

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