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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.99, 8,211.51 and 3,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.99, 8,211.51 and 3,131.55 is: 4,698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.99 : 8,211.51 = 3,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.99/8,211.51 = 3,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.99x = 8,211.51 × 3,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.99x = 25,714,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,754.14/5,472.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.48

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