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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.10, 8,926.73 and 3,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.10, 8,926.73 and 3,026.04 is: 4,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.10 : 8,926.73 = 3,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.10/8,926.73 = 3,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.10x = 8,926.73 × 3,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.10x = 27,012,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012,626.92/5,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.73

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