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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.33, 8,211.50 and 1,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.33, 8,211.50 and 1,525.60 is: 2,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.33 : 8,211.50 = 1,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.33/8,211.50 = 1,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.33x = 8,211.50 × 1,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.33x = 12,527,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527,478.48/5,474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.40

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