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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.35, 7,892.55 and 3,183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.35, 7,892.55 and 3,183.91 is: 4,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.35 : 7,892.55 = 3,183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.35/7,892.55 = 3,183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.35x = 7,892.55 × 3,183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.35x = 25,129,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,149.14/5,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.46

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