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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.80, 7,865.40 and 4,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.80, 7,865.40 and 4,278.80 is: 6,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.80 : 7,865.40 = 4,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.80/7,865.40 = 4,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.80x = 7,865.40 × 4,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.80x = 33,654,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654,473.52/5,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.40

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