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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.60, 8,206.74 and 2,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.60, 8,206.74 and 2,007.96 is: 3,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.60 : 8,206.74 = 2,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.60/8,206.74 = 2,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.60x = 8,206.74 × 2,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.60x = 16,478,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478,805.65/5,472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.15

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