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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.02, 8,212.80 and 2,666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.02, 8,212.80 and 2,666.43 is: 3,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.02 : 8,212.80 = 2,666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.02/8,212.80 = 2,666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.02x = 8,212.80 × 2,666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.02x = 21,898,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,856.30/5,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.78

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