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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.97, 7,753.39 and 1,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.97, 7,753.39 and 1,273.41 is: 1,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.97 : 7,753.39 = 1,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.97/7,753.39 = 1,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.97x = 7,753.39 × 1,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.97x = 9,873,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873,241.18/5,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.10

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