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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.47, 8,212.19 and 1,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.47, 8,212.19 and 1,777.14 is: 2,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.47 : 8,212.19 = 1,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.47/8,212.19 = 1,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.47x = 8,212.19 × 1,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.47x = 14,594,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,202.45/5,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.38

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