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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.76, 7,835.83 and 1,713.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.76, 7,835.83 and 1,713.85 is: 2,570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.76 : 7,835.83 = 1,713.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.76/7,835.83 = 1,713.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.76x = 7,835.83 × 1,713.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.76x = 13,429,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429,437.25/5,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.84

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