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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.76, 7,892.67 and 1,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.76, 7,892.67 and 1,366.17 is: 2,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.76 : 7,892.67 = 1,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.76/7,892.67 = 1,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.76x = 7,892.67 × 1,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.76x = 10,782,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782,728.97/5,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.26

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