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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.68, 8,208.60 and 2,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.68, 8,208.60 and 2,012.24 is: 3,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.68 : 8,208.60 = 2,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.68/8,208.60 = 2,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.68x = 8,208.60 × 2,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.68x = 16,517,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517,673.26/5,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.55

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