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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,474.94, 8,207.28 and 2,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,474.94, 8,207.28 and 2,011.38 is: 3,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,474.94 : 8,207.28 = 2,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,474.94/8,207.28 = 2,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,474.94x = 8,207.28 × 2,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,474.94x = 16,507,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507,958.85/5,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.19

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