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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.88, 7,870.05 and 1,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.88, 7,870.05 and 1,547.96 is: 2,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.88 : 7,870.05 = 1,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.88/7,870.05 = 1,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.88x = 7,870.05 × 1,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.88x = 12,182,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,483.25/5,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.30

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