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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.38, 7,871.14 and 1,549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.38, 7,871.14 and 1,549.66 is: 2,324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.38 : 7,871.14 = 1,549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.38/7,871.14 = 1,549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.38x = 7,871.14 × 1,549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.38x = 12,197,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,197,583.06/5,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.51

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