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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.32, 7,843.72 and 2,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.32, 7,843.72 and 2,762.66 is: 4,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.32 : 7,843.72 = 2,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.32/7,843.72 = 2,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.32x = 7,843.72 × 2,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.32x = 21,669,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669,531.50/5,226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.23

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