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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.80, 7,889.63 and 3,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.80, 7,889.63 and 3,041.97 is: 4,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.80 : 7,889.63 = 3,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.80/7,889.63 = 3,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.80x = 7,889.63 × 3,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.80x = 24,000,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000,010.17/5,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.91

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