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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.98, 7,893.81 and 2,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.98, 7,893.81 and 2,666.14 is: 3,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.98 : 7,893.81 = 2,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.98/7,893.81 = 2,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.98x = 7,893.81 × 2,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.98x = 21,046,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,002.59/5,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.36

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