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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.22, 7,743.33 and 1,266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.22, 7,743.33 and 1,266.59 is: 1,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.22 : 7,743.33 = 1,266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.22/7,743.33 = 1,266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.22x = 7,743.33 × 1,266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.22x = 9,807,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807,624.34/5,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.89

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