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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.26, 7,692.38 and 2,006.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.26, 7,692.38 and 2,006.11 is: 3,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.26 : 7,692.38 = 2,006.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.26/7,692.38 = 2,006.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.26x = 7,692.38 × 2,006.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.26x = 15,431,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,760.44/5,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.34

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