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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.66, 7,894.38 and 2,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.66, 7,894.38 and 2,628.96 is: 3,944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.66 : 7,894.38 = 2,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.66/7,894.38 = 2,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.66x = 7,894.38 × 2,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.66x = 20,753,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753,974.71/5,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.38

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