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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.76, 7,893.45 and 2,794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.76, 7,893.45 and 2,794.97 is: 4,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.76 : 7,893.45 = 2,794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.76/7,893.45 = 2,794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.76x = 7,893.45 × 2,794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.76x = 22,061,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061,955.95/5,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.68

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