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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.96, 7,896.84 and 5,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.96, 7,896.84 and 5,060.56 is: 7,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.96 : 7,896.84 = 5,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.96/7,896.84 = 5,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.96x = 7,896.84 × 5,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.96x = 39,962,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,962,432.63/5,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.71

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