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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.88, 8,211.66 and 2,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.88, 8,211.66 and 2,511.74 is: 3,768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.88 : 8,211.66 = 2,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.88/8,211.66 = 2,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.88x = 8,211.66 × 2,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.88x = 20,625,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625,554.89/5,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.00

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