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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.02, 7,073.91 and 2,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.02, 7,073.91 and 2,768.16 is: 3,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.02 : 7,073.91 = 2,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.02/7,073.91 = 2,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.02x = 7,073.91 × 2,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.02x = 19,581,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581,696.74/5,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.06

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