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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.96, 7,876.14 and 1,355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.96, 7,876.14 and 1,355.56 is: 2,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.96 : 7,876.14 = 1,355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.96/7,876.14 = 1,355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.96x = 7,876.14 × 1,355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.96x = 10,676,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,580.34/5,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.26

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