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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.67, 7,874.13 and 1,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.67, 7,874.13 and 1,963.26 is: 2,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.67 : 7,874.13 = 1,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.67/7,874.13 = 1,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.67x = 7,874.13 × 1,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.67x = 15,458,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458,964.46/5,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.07

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