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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.82, 7,872.58 and 1,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.82, 7,872.58 and 1,550.42 is: 2,325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.82 : 7,872.58 = 1,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.82/7,872.58 = 1,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.82x = 7,872.58 × 1,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.82x = 12,205,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205,805.48/5,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.88

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