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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.39, 7,838.91 and 2,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.39, 7,838.91 and 2,063.81 is: 3,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.39 : 7,838.91 = 2,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.39/7,838.91 = 2,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.39x = 7,838.91 × 2,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.39x = 16,178,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,040.44/5,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.45

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