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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.55, 7,894.19 and 2,632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.55, 7,894.19 and 2,632.94 is: 3,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.55 : 7,894.19 = 2,632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.55/7,894.19 = 2,632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.55x = 7,894.19 × 2,632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.55x = 20,784,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784,895.73/5,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.34

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