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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.62, 7,902.83 and 1,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.62, 7,902.83 and 1,569.86 is: 2,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.62 : 7,902.83 = 1,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.62/7,902.83 = 1,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.62x = 7,902.83 × 1,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.62x = 12,406,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406,336.70/5,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.21

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