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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.14, 7,690.20 and 2,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.14, 7,690.20 and 2,006.02 is: 3,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.14 : 7,690.20 = 2,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.14/7,690.20 = 2,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.14x = 7,690.20 × 2,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.14x = 15,426,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,695.00/5,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.42

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