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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.40, 7,738.19 and 2,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.40, 7,738.19 and 2,526.27 is: 3,786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.40 : 7,738.19 = 2,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.40/7,738.19 = 2,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.40x = 7,738.19 × 2,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.40x = 19,548,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,548,744.62/5,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.76

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