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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.55, 8,214.54 and 2,553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.55, 8,214.54 and 2,553.07 is: 3,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.55 : 8,214.54 = 2,553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.55/8,214.54 = 2,553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.55x = 8,214.54 × 2,553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.55x = 20,972,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972,295.64/5,474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.87

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