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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.34, 7,833.63 and 1,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.34, 7,833.63 and 1,711.37 is: 2,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.34 : 7,833.63 = 1,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.34/7,833.63 = 1,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.34x = 7,833.63 × 1,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.34x = 13,406,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406,273.65/5,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.59

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