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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.78, 8,215.56 and 3,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.78, 8,215.56 and 3,007.44 is: 4,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.78 : 8,215.56 = 3,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.78/8,215.56 = 3,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.78x = 8,215.56 × 3,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.78x = 24,707,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707,803.77/5,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.20

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