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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.77, 8,209.97 and 1,525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.77, 8,209.97 and 1,525.33 is: 2,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.77 : 8,209.97 = 1,525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.77/8,209.97 = 1,525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.77x = 8,209.97 × 1,525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.77x = 12,522,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,913.54/5,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.80

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