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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.45, 7,908.24 and 1,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.45, 7,908.24 and 1,574.43 is: 2,361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.45 : 7,908.24 = 1,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.45/7,908.24 = 1,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.45x = 7,908.24 × 1,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.45x = 12,450,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450,970.30/5,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.07

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