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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.42, 7,870.98 and 1,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.42, 7,870.98 and 1,548.50 is: 2,323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.42 : 7,870.98 = 1,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.42/7,870.98 = 1,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.42x = 7,870.98 × 1,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.42x = 12,188,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188,173.18/5,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.14

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