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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.80, 8,209.90 and 2,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.80, 8,209.90 and 2,010.28 is: 3,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.80 : 8,209.90 = 2,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.80/8,209.90 = 2,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.80x = 8,209.90 × 2,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.80x = 16,504,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504,197.77/5,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.13

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