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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.48, 8,207.34 and 1,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.48, 8,207.34 and 1,962.11 is: 2,941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.48 : 8,207.34 = 1,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.48/8,207.34 = 1,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.48x = 8,207.34 × 1,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.48x = 16,103,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,662.85/5,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.05

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