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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.44, 8,209.74 and 2,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.44, 8,209.74 and 2,009.72 is: 3,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.44 : 8,209.74 = 2,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.44/8,209.74 = 2,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.44x = 8,209.74 × 2,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.44x = 16,499,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,278.67/5,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.98

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