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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.11, 7,907.40 and 1,574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.11, 7,907.40 and 1,574.19 is: 2,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.11 : 7,907.40 = 1,574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.11/7,907.40 = 1,574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.11x = 7,907.40 × 1,574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.11x = 12,447,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,750.01/5,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.06

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