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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.02, 7,910.90 and 1,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.02, 7,910.90 and 1,575.25 is: 2,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.02 : 7,910.90 = 1,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.02/7,910.90 = 1,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.02x = 7,910.90 × 1,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.02x = 12,461,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461,597.79/5,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.28

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