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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.92, 7,846.68 and 2,634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.92, 7,846.68 and 2,634.68 is: 3,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.92 : 7,846.68 = 2,634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.92/7,846.68 = 2,634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.92x = 7,846.68 × 2,634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.92x = 20,673,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,490.86/5,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.93

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