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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.54, 7,893.51 and 2,451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.54, 7,893.51 and 2,451.57 is: 3,674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.54 : 7,893.51 = 2,451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.54/7,893.51 = 2,451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.54x = 7,893.51 × 2,451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.54x = 19,351,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,492.31/5,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.42

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