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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.28, 8,220.56 and 2,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.28, 8,220.56 and 2,191.68 is: 3,289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.28 : 8,220.56 = 2,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.28/8,220.56 = 2,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.28x = 8,220.56 × 2,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.28x = 18,016,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,836.94/5,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.98

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