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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.50, 7,892.61 and 1,752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.50, 7,892.61 and 1,752.27 is: 2,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.50 : 7,892.61 = 1,752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.50/7,892.61 = 1,752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.50x = 7,892.61 × 1,752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.50x = 13,829,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,947.56/5,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.52

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