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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.89, 7,858.33 and 1,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.89, 7,858.33 and 1,541.12 is: 2,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.89 : 7,858.33 = 1,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.89/7,858.33 = 1,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.89x = 7,858.33 × 1,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.89x = 12,110,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110,613.74/5,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.68

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