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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.96, 8,209.44 and 2,010.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.96, 8,209.44 and 2,010.21 is: 3,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.96 : 8,209.44 = 2,010.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.96/8,209.44 = 2,010.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.96x = 8,209.44 × 2,010.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.96x = 16,502,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502,698.38/5,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.32

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