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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.46, 7,832.79 and 2,626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.46, 7,832.79 and 2,626.98 is: 3,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.46 : 7,832.79 = 2,626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.46/7,832.79 = 2,626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.46x = 7,832.79 × 2,626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.46x = 20,576,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,576,582.67/5,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.76

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