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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.63, 7,891.56 and 2,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.63, 7,891.56 and 2,626.34 is: 3,939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.63 : 7,891.56 = 2,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.63/7,891.56 = 2,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.63x = 7,891.56 × 2,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.63x = 20,725,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,880.23/5,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.06

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