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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.34, 7,891.31 and 2,793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.34, 7,891.31 and 2,793.55 is: 4,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.34 : 7,891.31 = 2,793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.34/7,891.31 = 2,793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.34x = 7,891.31 × 2,793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.34x = 22,044,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044,778.27/5,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.55

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