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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.65, 8,212.60 and 3,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.65, 8,212.60 and 3,009.19 is: 4,515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.65 : 8,212.60 = 3,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.65/8,212.60 = 3,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.65x = 8,212.60 × 3,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.65x = 24,713,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,713,273.79/5,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.78

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