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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.52, 7,669.32 and 2,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.52, 7,669.32 and 2,926.44 is: 4,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.52 : 7,669.32 = 2,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.52/7,669.32 = 2,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.52x = 7,669.32 × 2,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.52x = 22,443,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,804.82/5,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.25

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