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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.44, 8,210.28 and 2,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.44, 8,210.28 and 2,553.84 is: 3,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.44 : 8,210.28 = 2,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.44/8,210.28 = 2,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.44x = 8,210.28 × 2,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.44x = 20,967,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,967,741.48/5,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.82

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