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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.36, 7,886.06 and 1,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.36, 7,886.06 and 1,562.34 is: 2,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.36 : 7,886.06 = 1,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.36/7,886.06 = 1,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.36x = 7,886.06 × 1,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.36x = 12,320,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,690.24/5,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.51

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