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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.33, 7,903.25 and 1,571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.33, 7,903.25 and 1,571.69 is: 2,357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.33 : 7,903.25 = 1,571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.33/7,903.25 = 1,571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.33x = 7,903.25 × 1,571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.33x = 12,421,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,458.99/5,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.76

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