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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.80, 7,872.99 and 1,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.80, 7,872.99 and 1,550.01 is: 2,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.80 : 7,872.99 = 1,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.80/7,872.99 = 1,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.80x = 7,872.99 × 1,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.80x = 12,203,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,203,213.23/5,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.40

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