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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.39, 8,212.96 and 1,777.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.39, 8,212.96 and 1,777.61 is: 2,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.39 : 8,212.96 = 1,777.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.39/8,212.96 = 1,777.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.39x = 8,212.96 × 1,777.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.39x = 14,599,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,439.83/5,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.37

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