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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.80, 8,214.60 and 2,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.80, 8,214.60 and 2,357.30 is: 3,536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.80 : 8,214.60 = 2,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.80/8,214.60 = 2,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.80x = 8,214.60 × 2,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.80x = 19,364,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364,276.58/5,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.34

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