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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.03, 7,902.44 and 1,569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.03, 7,902.44 and 1,569.97 is: 2,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.03 : 7,902.44 = 1,569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.03/7,902.44 = 1,569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.03x = 7,902.44 × 1,569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.03x = 12,406,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406,593.73/5,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.07

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