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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.02, 7,861.50 and 3,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.02, 7,861.50 and 3,297.06 is: 4,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.02 : 7,861.50 = 3,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.02/7,861.50 = 3,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.02x = 7,861.50 × 3,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.02x = 25,919,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,919,837.19/5,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.33

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