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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.84, 8,216.52 and 2,191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.84, 8,216.52 and 2,191.26 is: 3,287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.84 : 8,216.52 = 2,191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.84/8,216.52 = 2,191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.84x = 8,216.52 × 2,191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.84x = 18,004,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,004,531.62/5,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.99

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