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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.54, 7,869.66 and 1,547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.54, 7,869.66 and 1,547.62 is: 2,321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.54 : 7,869.66 = 1,547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.54/7,869.66 = 1,547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.54x = 7,869.66 × 1,547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.54x = 12,179,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179,243.21/5,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.83

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