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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.37, 7,893.61 and 1,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.37, 7,893.61 and 1,705.14 is: 2,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.37 : 7,893.61 = 1,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.37/7,893.61 = 1,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.37x = 7,893.61 × 1,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.37x = 13,459,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459,705.89/5,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.73

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