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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.20, 7,893.87 and 1,565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.20, 7,893.87 and 1,565.47 is: 2,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.20 : 7,893.87 = 1,565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.20/7,893.87 = 1,565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.20x = 7,893.87 × 1,565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.20x = 12,357,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,616.67/5,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.48

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