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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,123.98, 7,673.66 and 2,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,123.98, 7,673.66 and 2,926.04 is: 4,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,123.98 : 7,673.66 = 2,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,123.98/7,673.66 = 2,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,123.98x = 7,673.66 × 2,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,123.98x = 22,453,436.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,436.11/5,123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.03

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