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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.90, 7,262.94 and 3,138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.90, 7,262.94 and 3,138.94 is: 4,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.90 : 7,262.94 = 3,138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.90/7,262.94 = 3,138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.90x = 7,262.94 × 3,138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.90x = 22,797,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,896.57/5,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.17

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