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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.11, 7,892.54 and 2,303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.11, 7,892.54 and 2,303.78 is: 3,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.11 : 7,892.54 = 2,303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.11/7,892.54 = 2,303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.11x = 7,892.54 × 2,303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.11x = 18,182,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,633.46/5,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.76

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