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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.26, 7,326.78 and 2,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.26, 7,326.78 and 2,951.62 is: 4,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.26 : 7,326.78 = 2,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.26/7,326.78 = 2,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.26x = 7,326.78 × 2,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.26x = 21,625,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,625,870.38/5,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.24

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