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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.51, 7,838.06 and 2,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.51, 7,838.06 and 2,593.25 is: 3,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.51 : 7,838.06 = 2,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.51/7,838.06 = 2,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.51x = 7,838.06 × 2,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.51x = 20,325,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,325,996.94/5,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.51

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