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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.70, 7,886.55 and 5,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.70, 7,886.55 and 5,014.70 is: 7,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.70 : 7,886.55 = 5,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.70/7,886.55 = 5,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.70x = 7,886.55 × 5,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.70x = 39,548,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,682.29/5,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.05

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