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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.92, 8,207.56 and 2,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.92, 8,207.56 and 2,351.27 is: 3,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.92 : 8,207.56 = 2,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.92/8,207.56 = 2,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.92x = 8,207.56 × 2,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.92x = 19,298,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298,213.06/5,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.20

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