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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.69, 8,207.24 and 1,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.69, 8,207.24 and 1,773.29 is: 2,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.69 : 8,207.24 = 1,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.69/8,207.24 = 1,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.69x = 8,207.24 × 1,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.69x = 14,553,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,807.75/5,470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.32

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