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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.26, 7,685.44 and 2,350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.26, 7,685.44 and 2,350.93 is: 3,524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.26 : 7,685.44 = 2,350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.26/7,685.44 = 2,350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.26x = 7,685.44 × 2,350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.26x = 18,067,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,931.46/5,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.58

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