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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.98, 7,895.94 and 1,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.98, 7,895.94 and 1,801.14 is: 2,701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.98 : 7,895.94 = 1,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.98/7,895.94 = 1,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.98x = 7,895.94 × 1,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.98x = 14,221,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221,693.37/5,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.70

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