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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.27, 8,155.89 and 1,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.27, 8,155.89 and 1,541.71 is: 2,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.27 : 8,155.89 = 1,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.27/8,155.89 = 1,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.27x = 8,155.89 × 1,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.27x = 12,574,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,017.17/5,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.56

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