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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.02, 7,895.83 and 1,565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.02, 7,895.83 and 1,565.24 is: 2,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.02 : 7,895.83 = 1,565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.02/7,895.83 = 1,565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.02x = 7,895.83 × 1,565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.02x = 12,358,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358,868.95/5,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.25

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