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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.93, 7,726.19 and 3,586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.93, 7,726.19 and 3,586.41 is: 5,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.93 : 7,726.19 = 3,586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.93/7,726.19 = 3,586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.93x = 7,726.19 × 3,586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.93x = 27,709,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709,267.15/5,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.47

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