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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.36, 7,752.96 and 2,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.36, 7,752.96 and 2,573.04 is: 3,859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.36 : 7,752.96 = 2,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.36/7,752.96 = 2,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.36x = 7,752.96 × 2,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.36x = 19,948,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,676.20/5,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.02

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