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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.93, 8,208.63 and 2,012.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.93, 8,208.63 and 2,012.37 is: 3,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.93 : 8,208.63 = 2,012.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.93/8,208.63 = 2,012.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.93x = 8,208.63 × 2,012.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.93x = 16,518,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518,800.75/5,475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.62

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