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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.26, 7,815.42 and 2,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.26, 7,815.42 and 2,612.62 is: 3,918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.26 : 7,815.42 = 2,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.26/7,815.42 = 2,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.26x = 7,815.42 × 2,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.26x = 20,418,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,722.60/5,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.95

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