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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.56, 8,214.90 and 1,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.56, 8,214.90 and 1,581 is: 2,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.56 : 8,214.90 = 1,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.56/8,214.90 = 1,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.56x = 8,214.90 × 1,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.56x = 12,987,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987,756.90/5,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.52

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