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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.61, 8,209.44 and 2,553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.61, 8,209.44 and 2,553.75 is: 3,829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.61 : 8,209.44 = 2,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.61/8,209.44 = 2,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.61x = 8,209.44 × 2,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.61x = 20,964,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,857.40/5,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.47

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