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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.62, 8,204.07 and 2,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.62, 8,204.07 and 2,009.06 is: 3,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.62 : 8,204.07 = 2,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.62/8,204.07 = 2,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.62x = 8,204.07 × 2,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.62x = 16,482,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482,468.87/5,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.81

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