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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.36, 7,901.32 and 2,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.36, 7,901.32 and 2,801.24 is: 4,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.36 : 7,901.32 = 2,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.36/7,901.32 = 2,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.36x = 7,901.32 × 2,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.36x = 22,133,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,493.64/5,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.40

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