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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.03, 8,207.97 and 2,509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.03, 8,207.97 and 2,509.63 is: 3,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.03 : 8,207.97 = 2,509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.03/8,207.97 = 2,509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.03x = 8,207.97 × 2,509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.03x = 20,598,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598,998.11/5,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.42

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