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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.67, 7,685.46 and 2,492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.67, 7,685.46 and 2,492.73 is: 3,736.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.67 : 7,685.46 = 2,492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.67/7,685.46 = 2,492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.67x = 7,685.46 × 2,492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.67x = 19,157,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,776.71/5,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.89

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