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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.49, 7,893.74 and 1,564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.49, 7,893.74 and 1,564.71 is: 2,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.49 : 7,893.74 = 1,564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.49/7,893.74 = 1,564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.49x = 7,893.74 × 1,564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.49x = 12,351,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351,413.92/5,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.07

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