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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.92, 8,407.40 and 2,526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.92, 8,407.40 and 2,526.92 is: 3,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.92 : 8,407.40 = 2,526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.92/8,407.40 = 2,526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.92x = 8,407.40 × 2,526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.92x = 21,244,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244,827.21/5,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.39

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