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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.81, 7,895.70 and 1,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.81, 7,895.70 and 1,566.03 is: 2,349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.81 : 7,895.70 = 1,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.81/7,895.70 = 1,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.81x = 7,895.70 × 1,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.81x = 12,364,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,937.08/5,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.05

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