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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.23, 7,627.95 and 2,621.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.23, 7,627.95 and 2,621.86 is: 3,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.23 : 7,627.95 = 2,621.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.23/7,627.95 = 2,621.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.23x = 7,627.95 × 2,621.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.23x = 19,999,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999,416.99/5,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.44

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