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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.26, 7,934.61 and 2,652.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.26, 7,934.61 and 2,652.69 is: 3,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.26 : 7,934.61 = 2,652.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.26/7,934.61 = 2,652.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.26x = 7,934.61 × 2,652.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.26x = 21,048,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,060.60/5,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.39

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