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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.70, 8,213.55 and 3,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.70, 8,213.55 and 3,134.80 is: 4,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.70 : 8,213.55 = 3,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.70/8,213.55 = 3,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.70x = 8,213.55 × 3,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.70x = 25,747,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,747,836.54/5,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.20

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