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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.89, 7,261.39 and 4,056.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.89, 7,261.39 and 4,056.93 is: 5,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.89 : 7,261.39 = 4,056.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.89/7,261.39 = 4,056.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.89x = 7,261.39 × 4,056.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.89x = 29,458,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458,968.02/5,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.24

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