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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.16, 7,896.39 and 2,492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.16, 7,896.39 and 2,492.13 is: 3,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.16 : 7,896.39 = 2,492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.16/7,896.39 = 2,492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.16x = 7,896.39 × 2,492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.16x = 19,678,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,830.41/5,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.27

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