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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.51, 7,839.56 and 2,594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.51, 7,839.56 and 2,594.25 is: 3,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.51 : 7,839.56 = 2,594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.51/7,839.56 = 2,594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.51x = 7,839.56 × 2,594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.51x = 20,337,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337,778.53/5,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.02

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