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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.44, 7,891.68 and 4,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.44, 7,891.68 and 4,293.44 is: 6,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.44 : 7,891.68 = 4,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.44/7,891.68 = 4,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.44x = 7,891.68 × 4,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.44x = 33,882,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882,454.58/5,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.88

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