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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.61, 8,215.41 and 1,528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.61, 8,215.41 and 1,528.13 is: 2,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.61 : 8,215.41 = 1,528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.61/8,215.41 = 1,528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.61x = 8,215.41 × 1,528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.61x = 12,554,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,554,214.48/5,476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.33

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