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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.24, 7,127.78 and 2,926.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.24, 7,127.78 and 2,926.98 is: 4,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.24 : 7,127.78 = 2,926.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.24/7,127.78 = 2,926.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.24x = 7,127.78 × 2,926.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.24x = 20,862,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,869.50/5,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.09

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