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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.92, 7,873.58 and 1,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.92, 7,873.58 and 1,551.16 is: 2,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.92 : 7,873.58 = 1,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.92/7,873.58 = 1,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.92x = 7,873.58 × 1,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.92x = 12,213,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,213,182.35/5,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.36

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