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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.70, 7,892.55 and 5,018.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.70, 7,892.55 and 5,018.70 is: 7,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.70 : 7,892.55 = 5,018.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.70/7,892.55 = 5,018.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.70x = 7,892.55 × 5,018.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.70x = 39,610,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610,340.69/5,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.05

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