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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.59, 8,209.69 and 2,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.59, 8,209.69 and 2,009.57 is: 3,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.59 : 8,209.69 = 2,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.59/8,209.69 = 2,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.59x = 8,209.69 × 2,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.59x = 16,497,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497,895.64/5,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.64

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