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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.62, 8,206.48 and 2,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.62, 8,206.48 and 2,351.92 is: 3,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.62 : 8,206.48 = 2,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.62/8,206.48 = 2,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.62x = 8,206.48 × 2,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.62x = 19,300,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300,984.44/5,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.89

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