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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.79, 7,641.12 and 2,626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.79, 7,641.12 and 2,626.04 is: 3,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.79 : 7,641.12 = 2,626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.79/7,641.12 = 2,626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.79x = 7,641.12 × 2,626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.79x = 20,065,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,848.56/5,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.05

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