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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.18, 7,886.48 and 2,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.18, 7,886.48 and 2,793.44 is: 4,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.18 : 7,886.48 = 2,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.18/7,886.48 = 2,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.18x = 7,886.48 × 2,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.18x = 22,030,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,030,355.29/5,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.93

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