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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.04, 8,209.56 and 2,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.04, 8,209.56 and 2,354.08 is: 3,529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.04 : 8,209.56 = 2,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.04/8,209.56 = 2,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.04x = 8,209.56 × 2,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.04x = 19,325,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,961.00/5,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.83

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