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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.77, 7,894.49 and 2,799.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.77, 7,894.49 and 2,799.11 is: 4,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.77 : 7,894.49 = 2,799.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.77/7,894.49 = 2,799.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.77x = 7,894.49 × 2,799.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.77x = 22,097,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,492.44/5,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.64

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