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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.08, 8,214.48 and 3,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.08, 8,214.48 and 3,009.60 is: 4,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.08 : 8,214.48 = 3,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.08/8,214.48 = 3,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.08x = 8,214.48 × 3,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.08x = 24,722,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722,299.01/5,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.60

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