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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.74, 7,904.24 and 1,571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.74, 7,904.24 and 1,571.27 is: 2,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.74 : 7,904.24 = 1,571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.74/7,904.24 = 1,571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.74x = 7,904.24 × 1,571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.74x = 12,419,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,419,659.59/5,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.24

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