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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.16, 7,858.73 and 1,541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.16, 7,858.73 and 1,541.39 is: 2,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.16 : 7,858.73 = 1,541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.16/7,858.73 = 1,541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.16x = 7,858.73 × 1,541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.16x = 12,113,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113,356.66/5,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.08

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