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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.52, 7,901.27 and 1,569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.52, 7,901.27 and 1,569.65 is: 2,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.52 : 7,901.27 = 1,569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.52/7,901.27 = 1,569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.52x = 7,901.27 × 1,569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.52x = 12,402,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,228.46/5,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.47

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