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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.96, 7,876.44 and 1,355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.96, 7,876.44 and 1,355.04 is: 2,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.96 : 7,876.44 = 1,355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.96/7,876.44 = 1,355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.96x = 7,876.44 × 1,355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.96x = 10,672,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672,891.26/5,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.56

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