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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.49, 7,674.41 and 2,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.49, 7,674.41 and 2,926.55 is: 4,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.49 : 7,674.41 = 2,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.49/7,674.41 = 2,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.49x = 7,674.41 × 2,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.49x = 22,459,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,571.09/5,124.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.79

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