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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.98, 8,627.55 and 1,534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.98, 8,627.55 and 1,534.91 is: 2,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.98 : 8,627.55 = 1,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.98/8,627.55 = 1,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.98x = 8,627.55 × 1,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.98x = 13,242,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242,512.77/5,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.25

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