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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.37, 7,893.34 and 1,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.37, 7,893.34 and 1,752.43 is: 2,628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.37 : 7,893.34 = 1,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.37/7,893.34 = 1,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.37x = 7,893.34 × 1,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.37x = 13,832,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,524.72/5,263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.08

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