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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.13, 8,097.63 and 2,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.13, 8,097.63 and 2,626.94 is: 3,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.13 : 8,097.63 = 2,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.13/8,097.63 = 2,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.13x = 8,097.63 × 2,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.13x = 21,271,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,934.53/5,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.06

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