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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.01, 8,207.04 and 2,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.01, 8,207.04 and 2,703.68 is: 4,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.01 : 8,207.04 = 2,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.01/8,207.04 = 2,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.01x = 8,207.04 × 2,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.01x = 22,189,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,194.58/5,475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.81

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