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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.94, 7,806.82 and 3,013.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.94, 7,806.82 and 3,013.94 is: 4,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.94 : 7,806.82 = 3,013.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.94/7,806.82 = 3,013.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.94x = 7,806.82 × 3,013.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.94x = 23,529,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529,287.07/5,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.05

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