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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.06, 7,893.08 and 2,489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.06, 7,893.08 and 2,489.02 is: 3,733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.06 : 7,893.08 = 2,489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.06/7,893.08 = 2,489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.06x = 7,893.08 × 2,489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.06x = 19,646,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,646,033.98/5,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.53

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