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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.33, 7,898.13 and 4,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.33, 7,898.13 and 4,034.94 is: 6,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.33 : 7,898.13 = 4,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.33/7,898.13 = 4,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.33x = 7,898.13 × 4,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.33x = 31,868,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868,480.66/5,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.51

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