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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.92, 7,896.18 and 2,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.92, 7,896.18 and 2,343.26 is: 3,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.92 : 7,896.18 = 2,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.92/7,896.18 = 2,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.92x = 7,896.18 × 2,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.92x = 18,502,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,802.75/5,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.69

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