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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.35, 7,899.66 and 2,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.35, 7,899.66 and 2,492.37 is: 3,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.35 : 7,899.66 = 2,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.35/7,899.66 = 2,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.35x = 7,899.66 × 2,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.35x = 19,688,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,688,875.59/5,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.62

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