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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.97, 7,886.16 and 2,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.97, 7,886.16 and 2,793.20 is: 4,188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.97 : 7,886.16 = 2,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.97/7,886.16 = 2,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.97x = 7,886.16 × 2,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.97x = 22,027,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,582.68/5,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.57

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