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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.91, 8,177.52 and 4,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.91, 8,177.52 and 4,475.76 is: 6,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.91 : 8,177.52 = 4,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.91/8,177.52 = 4,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.91x = 8,177.52 × 4,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.91x = 36,600,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600,603.03/5,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,703.52

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