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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.89, 7,895.04 and 2,794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.89, 7,895.04 and 2,794.73 is: 4,194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.89 : 7,895.04 = 2,794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.89/7,895.04 = 2,794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.89x = 7,895.04 × 2,794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.89x = 22,064,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064,465.66/5,259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.86

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