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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.49, 7,673.13 and 2,899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.49, 7,673.13 and 2,899.26 is: 4,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.49 : 7,673.13 = 2,899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.49/7,673.13 = 2,899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.49x = 7,673.13 × 2,899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.49x = 22,246,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,398.88/5,126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.50

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