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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.41, 8,210.97 and 3,012.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.41, 8,210.97 and 3,012.39 is: 4,516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.41 : 8,210.97 = 3,012.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.41/8,210.97 = 3,012.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.41x = 8,210.97 × 3,012.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.41x = 24,734,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,643.92/5,476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.58

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