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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.22, 7,886.49 and 3,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.22, 7,886.49 and 3,413.51 is: 5,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.22 : 7,886.49 = 3,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.22/7,886.49 = 3,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.22x = 7,886.49 × 3,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.22x = 26,920,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920,612.48/5,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.80

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