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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.84, 7,895.74 and 5,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.84, 7,895.74 and 5,001.06 is: 7,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.84 : 7,895.74 = 5,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.84/7,895.74 = 5,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.84x = 7,895.74 × 5,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.84x = 39,487,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,487,069.48/5,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.57

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