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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.48, 7,168.50 and 2,926.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.48, 7,168.50 and 2,926.33 is: 4,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.48 : 7,168.50 = 2,926.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.48/7,168.50 = 2,926.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.48x = 7,168.50 × 2,926.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.48x = 20,977,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,977,378.68/5,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.62

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