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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.68, 7,925.78 and 1,773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.68, 7,925.78 and 1,773.03 is: 2,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.68 : 7,925.78 = 1,773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.68/7,925.78 = 1,773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.68x = 7,925.78 × 1,773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.68x = 14,052,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052,645.71/5,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.14

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