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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.19, 7,884.29 and 3,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.19, 7,884.29 and 3,063.39 is: 4,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.19 : 7,884.29 = 3,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.19/7,884.29 = 3,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.19x = 7,884.29 × 3,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.19x = 24,152,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,655.14/5,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.09

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