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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.93, 8,212.99 and 1,527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.93, 8,212.99 and 1,527.45 is: 2,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.93 : 8,212.99 = 1,527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.93/8,212.99 = 1,527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.93x = 8,212.99 × 1,527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.93x = 12,544,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,948.29/5,475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.93

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