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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.27, 8,219.06 and 2,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.27, 8,219.06 and 2,190.68 is: 3,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.27 : 8,219.06 = 2,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.27/8,219.06 = 2,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.27x = 8,219.06 × 2,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.27x = 18,005,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,330.36/5,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.48

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