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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.70, 7,806.94 and 3,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.70, 7,806.94 and 3,954.94 is: 5,926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.70 : 7,806.94 = 3,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.70/7,806.94 = 3,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.70x = 7,806.94 × 3,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.70x = 30,875,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875,979.28/5,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.63

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