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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.61, 7,909.42 and 1,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.61, 7,909.42 and 1,763.97 is: 2,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.61 : 7,909.42 = 1,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.61/7,909.42 = 1,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.61x = 7,909.42 × 1,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.61x = 13,951,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951,979.60/5,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.12

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