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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.13, 7,877.54 and 1,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.13, 7,877.54 and 1,554.28 is: 2,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.13 : 7,877.54 = 1,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.13/7,877.54 = 1,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.13x = 7,877.54 × 1,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.13x = 12,243,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,243,887.06/5,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.22

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