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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.59, 8,210.84 and 2,353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.59, 8,210.84 and 2,353.68 is: 3,530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.59 : 8,210.84 = 2,353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.59/8,210.84 = 2,353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.59x = 8,210.84 × 2,353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.59x = 19,325,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,678.12/5,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.71

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