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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.96, 7,807.01 and 2,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.96, 7,807.01 and 2,706.16 is: 4,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.96 : 7,807.01 = 2,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.96/7,807.01 = 2,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.96x = 7,807.01 × 2,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.96x = 21,127,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127,007.38/5,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.02

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