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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.72, 7,635.24 and 2,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.72, 7,635.24 and 2,624.24 is: 3,934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.72 : 7,635.24 = 2,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.72/7,635.24 = 2,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.72x = 7,635.24 × 2,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.72x = 20,036,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036,702.22/5,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.38

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