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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.46, 7,854.69 and 1,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.46, 7,854.69 and 1,773.44 is: 2,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.46 : 7,854.69 = 1,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.46/7,854.69 = 1,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.46x = 7,854.69 × 1,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.46x = 13,929,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929,821.43/5,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.16

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