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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.16, 8,211.36 and 2,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.16, 8,211.36 and 2,397.44 is: 3,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.16 : 8,211.36 = 2,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.16/8,211.36 = 2,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.16x = 8,211.36 × 2,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.16x = 19,686,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686,242.92/5,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.90

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