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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.89, 7,909.31 and 3,295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.89, 7,909.31 and 3,295.01 is: 4,949.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.89 : 7,909.31 = 3,295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.89/7,909.31 = 3,295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.89x = 7,909.31 × 3,295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.89x = 26,061,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061,199.52/5,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.06

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