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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.44, 8,214.24 and 2,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.44, 8,214.24 and 2,012.72 is: 3,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.44 : 8,214.24 = 2,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.44/8,214.24 = 2,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.44x = 8,214.24 × 2,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.44x = 16,532,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,965.13/5,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.48

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