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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.02, 7,888.57 and 1,752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.02, 7,888.57 and 1,752.21 is: 2,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.02 : 7,888.57 = 1,752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.02/7,888.57 = 1,752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.02x = 7,888.57 × 1,752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.02x = 13,822,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822,426.86/5,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.33

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