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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.92, 7,884.90 and 3,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.92, 7,884.90 and 3,064.28 is: 4,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.92 : 7,884.90 = 3,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.92/7,884.90 = 3,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.92x = 7,884.90 × 3,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.92x = 24,161,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,541.37/5,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.14

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