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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.70, 8,211.16 and 2,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.70, 8,211.16 and 2,010.94 is: 3,016.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.70 : 8,211.16 = 2,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.70/8,211.16 = 2,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.70x = 8,211.16 × 2,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.70x = 16,512,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512,150.09/5,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.63

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