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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.76, 7,168.62 and 3,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.76, 7,168.62 and 3,626.68 is: 5,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.76 : 7,168.62 = 3,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.76/7,168.62 = 3,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.76x = 7,168.62 × 3,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.76x = 25,998,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998,290.78/5,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.68

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