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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.98, 8,211.51 and 2,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.98, 8,211.51 and 2,011.50 is: 3,017.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.98 : 8,211.51 = 2,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.98/8,211.51 = 2,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.98x = 8,211.51 × 2,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.98x = 16,517,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517,452.37/5,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.45

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