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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.79, 8,217.33 and 4,513.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.79, 8,217.33 and 4,513.51 is: 6,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.79 : 8,217.33 = 4,513.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.79/8,217.33 = 4,513.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.79x = 8,217.33 × 4,513.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.79x = 37,089,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089,001.13/5,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.27

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