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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.97, 7,885.35 and 2,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.97, 7,885.35 and 2,623.50 is: 3,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.97 : 7,885.35 = 2,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.97/7,885.35 = 2,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.97x = 7,885.35 × 2,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.97x = 20,687,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,687,215.73/5,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.97

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