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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.06, 7,753.59 and 2,573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.06, 7,753.59 and 2,573.82 is: 3,860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.06 : 7,753.59 = 2,573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.06/7,753.59 = 2,573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.06x = 7,753.59 × 2,573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.06x = 19,956,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956,345.01/5,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.73

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