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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.05, 8,210.79 and 2,550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.05, 8,210.79 and 2,550.57 is: 3,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.05 : 8,210.79 = 2,550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.05/8,210.79 = 2,550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.05x = 8,210.79 × 2,550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.05x = 20,942,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,942,194.65/5,472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.12

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