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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.12, 7,891.44 and 2,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.12, 7,891.44 and 2,956.24 is: 4,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.12 : 7,891.44 = 2,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.12/7,891.44 = 2,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.12x = 7,891.44 × 2,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.12x = 23,328,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,990.59/5,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.54

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