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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.36, 7,849.96 and 1,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.36, 7,849.96 and 1,773.04 is: 2,659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.36 : 7,849.96 = 1,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.36/7,849.96 = 1,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.36x = 7,849.96 × 1,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.36x = 13,918,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,918,293.08/5,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.53

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