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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.03, 7,894.54 and 3,040.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.03, 7,894.54 and 3,040.49 is: 4,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.03 : 7,894.54 = 3,040.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.03/7,894.54 = 3,040.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.03x = 7,894.54 × 3,040.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.03x = 24,003,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,003,240.50/5,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.73

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