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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.41, 7,901.92 and 2,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.41, 7,901.92 and 2,495.06 is: 3,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.41 : 7,901.92 = 2,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.41/7,901.92 = 2,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.41x = 7,901.92 × 2,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.41x = 19,715,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,743.72/5,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.68

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