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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.16, 8,220.09 and 2,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.16, 8,220.09 and 2,357.71 is: 3,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.16 : 8,220.09 = 2,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.16/8,220.09 = 2,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.16x = 8,220.09 × 2,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.16x = 19,380,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380,535.50/5,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.08

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