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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.69, 8,211.40 and 1,777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.69, 8,211.40 and 1,777.03 is: 2,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.69 : 8,211.40 = 1,777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.69/8,211.40 = 1,777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.69x = 8,211.40 × 1,777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.69x = 14,591,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,904.14/5,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.85

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