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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.06, 7,687.59 and 2,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.06, 7,687.59 and 2,932.26 is: 4,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.06 : 7,687.59 = 2,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.06/7,687.59 = 2,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.06x = 7,687.59 × 2,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.06x = 22,542,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,012.65/5,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.39

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