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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.54, 7,871.16 and 1,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.54, 7,871.16 and 1,548.62 is: 2,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.54 : 7,871.16 = 1,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.54/7,871.16 = 1,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.54x = 7,871.16 × 1,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.54x = 12,189,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189,435.80/5,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.33

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