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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.77, 8,206.52 and 2,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.77, 8,206.52 and 2,698.52 is: 4,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.77 : 8,206.52 = 2,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.77/8,206.52 = 2,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.77x = 8,206.52 × 2,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.77x = 22,145,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,403.83/5,472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.47

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