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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.02, 7,901.96 and 1,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.02, 7,901.96 and 1,570.27 is: 2,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.02 : 7,901.96 = 1,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.02/7,901.96 = 1,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.02x = 7,901.96 × 1,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.02x = 12,408,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408,183.12/5,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.38

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