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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.75, 7,753.14 and 1,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.75, 7,753.14 and 1,706.27 is: 2,559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.75 : 7,753.14 = 1,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.75/7,753.14 = 1,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.75x = 7,753.14 × 1,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.75x = 13,228,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,950.19/5,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.41

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