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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.93, 7,926.26 and 3,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.93, 7,926.26 and 3,335.85 is: 4,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.93 : 7,926.26 = 3,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.93/7,926.26 = 3,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.93x = 7,926.26 × 3,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.93x = 26,440,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,440,797.74/5,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.33

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