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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.44, 7,834.43 and 1,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.44, 7,834.43 and 1,713.61 is: 2,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.44 : 7,834.43 = 1,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.44/7,834.43 = 1,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.44x = 7,834.43 × 1,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.44x = 13,425,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,130.01/5,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.17

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