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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.69, 7,902.34 and 2,495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.69, 7,902.34 and 2,495.34 is: 3,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.69 : 7,902.34 = 2,495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.69/7,902.34 = 2,495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.69x = 7,902.34 × 2,495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.69x = 19,719,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719,025.10/5,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.10

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