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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.52, 7,872.80 and 1,549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.52, 7,872.80 and 1,549.87 is: 2,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.52 : 7,872.80 = 1,549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.52/7,872.80 = 1,549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.52x = 7,872.80 × 1,549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.52x = 12,201,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,789.10/5,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.25

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