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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.23, 7,853.86 and 1,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.23, 7,853.86 and 1,537.52 is: 2,306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.23 : 7,853.86 = 1,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.23/7,853.86 = 1,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.23x = 7,853.86 × 1,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.23x = 12,075,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075,429.48/5,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.57

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